Anterior sacral meningocele in pregnancy. Case report.
Anterior sacral meningocele was first described in 1837. Most reported cases were associated with complications, including meningitis and death, because of misdiagnosis or inappropriate surgical approach. The authors present a case of anterior sacral meningocele accidentally discovered during pregnancy and provide unique magnetic resonance imaging documentation. The pathogenesis, management, and surgical technique are discussed.
Hanna
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Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport 71130-3932, USA. ahanna@lsuhsc.edu
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D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008588:Meningocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012445:Sacrococcygeal Region