Vertebral Body Pneumatocysts in the Cervical Spine – A Case Report

Aim and ObjectiveIntravertebral pneumatocysts are relatively rare, and its natural course and etiology are unclear. We report a 55 year male with intravertebral pneumatocyst in the C5 vertebra with epidural gas collection, with another small pneumatocyst in the C6 vertebral body. The cause and implications of these cysts are discussed.Clinical PresentationA 55-year-old male was examined for neck pain of 3 months' duration. Radiographs of the cervical spine revealed a radiolucent lesion in the C5 vertebral body. He was eavaluated further with various investigations and was found to have pneumatocysts.ConclusionAn intravertebral pneumatocyst is a relatively rare condition and needs differentiation from a lytic lesion of spine, mainly metastasis.