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Intradural lumbar disc herniation: case report.

Ivo I Kehayov¹, Atanas N Davarski¹, Georgi S Slavov¹

¹Medical University of Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

|October 30, 2025

Summary

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Intradural disc herniation is rare and often diagnosed during surgery. This case review discusses its incidence, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for better understanding.

Keywords:

intradural lumbar disc herniation diagnosis MRI surgery

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Spinal Surgery
Radiology

Background:

Intradural disc herniation (IDH) is an uncommon spinal condition.
Diagnosis is challenging, often requiring intraoperative confirmation despite advanced imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of intradural disc herniation.
To review the incidence, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and management of IDH.

Main Methods:

Case report presentation.
Literature review on intradural disc herniation.

Main Results:

Intradural disc herniation is a rare complication.
Diagnosis often relies on intraoperative findings.

Conclusions:

Intradural disc herniation requires a high index of suspicion.
Comprehensive review aids in diagnosis and management.