Description

A parasitic epidural cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the epidural space of the spine due to the presence of parasitic organisms. These cysts can lead to neurological symptoms by compressing spinal structures.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term may be confused with other types of cysts or lesions, such as 'quiste epidural' without the 'parásito' qualifier. It is important to maintain the formal medical register and avoid colloquial terms. Stick to the glossary term in all clinical contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The MRI revealed a parasitic epidural cyst that required surgical intervention.

ES: La resonancia magnética reveló un quiste epidural parásito que requería intervención quirúrgica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'quiste epidural' which is non-parasitic; mispronouncing 'parásito' as 'paracito'; mixing with unrelated conditions like 'quiste sinovial'.