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.
Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK. neilbuxton@doctors.org.uk
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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