Anterior sacral meningocoele presenting as a peri-anal abscess.
Anterior sacral meningoceole is a rare occurrence and presentation as a perianal abscess has not been previously reported. The case is presented and the condition discussed. The potential risks of failing to establish the diagnosis, prior to surgery, are outlined.
Buxton
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Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK. neilbuxton@doctors.org.uk
Bassi
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Firth
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D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008588:Meningocele / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed