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Case report highlights diagnostic challenges and endoscopic treatment for lumbar radiculopathy, implying the need for early suspicion and structured follow-up.
This case highlights the importance of considering facet joint cysts in the differential diagnosis of lumbosciatalgia, especially when imaging is inconclusive. Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery enables both definitive diagnosis and treatment, offering minimal tissue disruption, rapid recovery, and sustained symptom resolution. Early suspicion, personalized surgical planning, and structured follow-up are key to optimizing outcomes and monitoring for recurrence.
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