Post-laminectomy pseudomeningocele: an unusual cause of bone erosion.
Pseudomeningocele is a rare complication of laminectomy, which can cause recurrent back pain with or without radicular signs. A case of bone erosion of the posterior vertebral elements by a pseudomeningocele is discussed.
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Department of Radiology, Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg West, Victoria, Australia.
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D001100:Arachnoiditis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008588:Meningocele / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D013130:Spinal Stenosis / Q000601:surgery