Lumbosacral Posterior Meningocele in Adult Patient: a Case Report

Overview

Journal J Surg Case Rep

Publisher Oxford University Press

Date 2025 Jan 27

PMID 39867984

Authors

Ali Tarik Abdul Wahid

Zahraa Monjed Abdulghani

Nabeel Al-Fatlawi

Sajjad Ghanim Al-Badri

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Abstract

Spinal dysraphism is the incomplete fusion of the neural arch, which can be seen as an occult or open neural tube defect. Meningoceles are a form of open neural tube defect characterized by cystic dilatation of the meninges containing cerebrospinal fluid without the involvement of neural tissue. Neurosurgical intervention is necessary in the newborn period since survival in advancing ages is often impossible. Therefore, meningoceles are rarely reported in adulthood. Here, we discussed a case of a 23-year-old female who presented with a meningocele in the lumbosacral area since birth, which had not been operated on. Surgical management and intraoperative findings are also discussed.

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