Intradural rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc.
Two cases of intradural disc rupture with cauda equina compression are reported. Myelography demonstrated complete block and at surgery intradural fragments of sequestrated disc material were found. The pathogenesis of this condition is reviewed and our recommendation for management is presented.
D000368:Aged; D002420:Cauda Equina / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008161:Lumbosacral Region / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009192:Myelography; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology