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Sacral pseudomeningocele and Marfan's disease. One case
C B Sonier1, T Buhe, P Despins
1Service de Neuroradiologie, Hôpital G & R Laënnec, Nantes.
Journal of Neuroradiology = Journal De Neuroradiologie
|December 1, 1993
Summary
A sacral pseudomeningocele was incidentally found in a patient with Marfan syndrome. This condition, common in Marfan syndrome due to dural fragility, requires advanced imaging for evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Radiology
Background:
- Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting connective tissue.
- Dural ectasia and spinal abnormalities, including sacral pseudomeningocele, are recognized complications of Marfan syndrome.
- Sacral pseudomeningoceles can be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally.