title: Intradural herniation of a lumbar intervertebral disc.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston 77030.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Jenkins
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bowman
authors.forename: H B
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Cotler
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Gildenberg
mesh_terms: 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