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A case of intradural lumbar disc herniation

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Key Clinical Message: MRI remains the best tool in the diagnosis of this disease entity however preoperative diagnosis remains a difficult task. A high degree of suspicion is raised when intraoperative findings and preoperative image description become incompatible. Abstract: Lumbar disc herniation into the dural space is a rare phenomenon of lumbar disc degeneration with an unclear remaining pathogenesis. Intraoperative ultrasonography and histopathological examination of resected specimen help in the diagnosis of intradural disc herniation. Prompt surgery is recommended due to the high incidence of cauda equina syndrome.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7514

Authors: Utsav Bhattarai, Pritam Gurung, Janam Shrestha, Sudan Dhakal, Samir Acharya, Basant Pant

Institution: Annapurna Neurological Institute and Allied Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,650