[Occult intrasacral meningocele: case report]

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Urology

Background:

• Intrasacral meningoceles are rare congenital abnormalities.
• They can present with symptoms of nerve root compression, including urological dysfunction.
• Spinal dysraphism is a potential underlying cause.

Observation:

• An 18-year-old female presented with urinary incontinence.
• Neurological and urological evaluations indicated a lack of detrusor muscle reflex.
• Magnetic resonance imaging confirmed an intrasacral meningocele.

Findings:

• The patient underwent successful surgical excision of the intrasacral meningocele.
• The procedure had no postoperative complications.
• The case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to this rare condition.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering intrasacral meningoceles in the differential diagnosis of urinary incontinence, especially in younger patients.
• Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes.
• Further research into the pathogenesis and long-term management of intrasacral meningoceles is warranted.