Intradural herniation of a lumbar intervertebral disc.
Intradural disc herniation of an intervertebral disc is a rare occurrence. The clinical presentation varies in severity and a high level of suspicion is necessary to determine the diagnosis. This is a case report of an intradural disc herniation in a young male. A review of the literature identifying the pathophysiologic mechanisms of intradural disc herniation, diagnostic imaging techniques, and treatment is presented.
Jenkins
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Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston 77030.
Bowman
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Cotler
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Gildenberg
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D000328:Adult; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009192:Myelography