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A Mobile Outside-in Technique of Transforaminal Lumbar Endoscopy for Lumbar Disc Herniations
Published on: August 7, 2018
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[A woman with a lumbar swelling]
Dominique C Olthof1,2, Anna A W van Geloven1, Eduard R Hendriks1
1Tergooi, afd. Chirurgie, Hilversum.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|December 21, 2018
Summary
A large lumbar swelling was diagnosed as a rare Grynfeltt-Lesshaft hernia in a 57-year-old woman. This condition, with only 300 reported cases, can be treated surgically or conservatively.
Area of Science:
- General Surgery
- Radiology
- Anatomy
Background:
- Lumbar hernias are rare abdominal wall defects.
- The superior lumbar triangle (Grynfeltt-Lesshaft) is a known anatomical space where hernias can occur.
Observation:
- A 57-year-old female presented with a large (7 x 5 cm), asymptomatic lumbar swelling.
- Lumbar MRI confirmed a hernia within the superior lumbar triangle.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with a Grynfeltt-Lesshaft hernia.
- This represents one of approximately 300 documented cases in medical literature.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis via imaging (MRI) is crucial for identifying this rare hernia.
- Treatment strategies for Grynfeltt-Lesshaft hernias encompass both surgical and conservative management options.
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