Unusual Presentation of Intrasacral Meningocele: A Case Report and Overview
Molla Imaduddin Ahmed1, Arani Sridhar1
1Department of Paediatrics, Leicester Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester LE1 5WW, UK.
Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences
|May 30, 2017
Insights
Intrasacral meningocele, a rare congenital lesion, is an intrathecal cyst. This case highlights its identification in a 12-year-old experiencing chronic pain via MRI.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Biology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Intrasacral meningocele is a rare congenital spinal anomaly.
- It involves a protrusion of the arachnoid mater through a dural defect.
- This condition is often asymptomatic or presents with nonspecific symptoms.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old patient presented with chronic pain.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was utilized for diagnosis.
- The MRI revealed an intrasacral meningocele.
Findings:
- The intrasacral meningocele was identified as the cause of the patient's chronic pain.
- This case underscores the diagnostic utility of MRI in identifying rare spinal malformations.
- The lesion's location within the sacrum is a key anatomical feature.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of intrasacral meningocele can lead to timely intervention and pain management.
- Understanding the pathophysiology of congenital spinal defects is crucial for pediatric neurology.
- This case contributes to the literature on rare pediatric spinal conditions and their clinical presentation.
Abstract:
Intrasacral meningocele is an unusual congenital lesion. It is an intrathecal cystic formation arising as a protrusion of the arachnoid through a congenitally weak place in the dura mater. We report a case of a 12-year-old child with chronic pain with an intrasacral meningocele identified on magnetic resonance imaging.
