Intradural spinal echinococcus simulating lumbar disc protrusion.
A case of intradural hydatid cyst, simulating disc protrusion is described. It is emphasized, that in countries like Greece, the possibility of hydatid cyst compressing the spinal cord, should always be considered.
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009192:Myelography