Other nasopharyngeal cysts include more lateral benign seromucinous retention cysts (Fig. 10), pharyngeal bursae of Luschka (between the longus colli muscle heads) and oncocytic cysts (Warthin's tumor, not reported in children).
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus. Definition. A herniated disc is a fragment of the disc nucleus which is pushed out of the outer disc margin, into the spinal canal through a tear or rupture.. In the herniated disc's new position, it presses on spinal nerves, producing pain down the accompanying leg. This produces a sharp, severe pain down the entire leg and into the foot.
A herniated disc is often the result of an injury or trauma to the spine. It results when a crack in the tough outer layer of cartilage allows some of the softer material inside to protrude out of the disc. Herniated discs are also called ruptured discs or slipped discs.