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[Pseudomeningocele following lumbar intervertebral disk surgery]
J Anagnostopoulus-Schleep1, K H Krähling, H J König
1Neurochirurgische Klinik der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster.
Abstract:
Pseudomeningoceles have been observed several times after closed traumatic injuries of the cervical plexus resulting in avulsion of the nerve roots. Following lumbar puncture or lumbar disc operation meningoceles are seldom occurring events. The first report of perineural cysts causing sciatic pain was made by Bancroft (1) in 1941. Since that time about 50 cases have been reviewed by the literature (10, 11). In this paper we report another case of an iatrogenic pseudomeningocele developed following surgical treatment for herniated lumbar disc attempting to outline their clinical and radiological findings.
Insights
Iatrogenic pseudomeningoceles, rare after lumbar surgery, can cause pain. This case highlights their clinical and radiological features following a herniated lumbar disc operation.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Pseudomeningoceles are rare complications following spinal procedures.
- They have been documented after cervical plexus injuries and rarely after lumbar puncture or disc surgery.
Observation:
- This paper presents a case of iatrogenic pseudomeningocele.
- The pseudomeningocele developed after surgical treatment for a herniated lumbar disc.
Findings:
- The study aims to outline the clinical presentation of this iatrogenic pseudomeningocele.
- Radiological findings associated with this condition will also be detailed.
Implications:
- Understanding the clinical and radiological characteristics of iatrogenic pseudomeningoceles is crucial for diagnosis and management.
- This case contributes to the limited literature on post-surgical pseudomeningoceles.