[Anterior sacral meningocele. Apropos of 11 cases].
The authors report 11 cases of anterior sacral meningocele, cystic mass connected with lumbar sac through a sacral bony defect: 2 children and 9 adults. Clinic presentations are analysed. Examination including, X ray, ultrasonography, scanner is discussed. The authors believe that these lesions must be treated surgically because a risk of rupture in the rectum with important meningitis exists. There is also a septic risk if an error of diagnosis ends at a puncture. The transacral approach is easy and it gives the best results.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008297:Male; D008588:Meningocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012447:Sacrum / Q000002:abnormalities
Méningocèle sacrée antérieure. A propos de onze cas.