1/5. Multiple anterolateral cervical meningoceles associated with neurofibromatosis.In neurosurgical practice, the term 'spinal meningocele' is generally used to describe a congenital spinal malformation including protrusion of the spinal meninx from the congenitally dysraphic vertebrae. Although non-dysraphic meningocele is very rare, it is usually associated with neurofibromatosis or Marfan's syndrome in the literature. Thoracic and/or lumbar spinal levels are the most common localization. Anterolateral localization of meningocele is very rare in the cervical region. Operative treatment is indicated if the lesion is symptomatic. Detailed radiological assessment of the meningocele is necessary since it may be associated with neuroma in the sac. If the neuroma is found in the meningocele, an anterior surgical approach should be considered for the treatment of both of the lesions.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = meningocele (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/5. Posterolateral extradural approach for lateral thoracic meningocele--case report.A 26-year-old female presented with a lateral thoracic meningocele associated with neurofibromatosis. The development of the thoracic meningocele was documented on serial chest roentgenograms. magnetic resonance imaging and three-dimensional bone computed tomography scans were particularly useful to identify organic changes in the surrounding structures and the osseous orifice of the dural sac, respectively. The large thoracic meningocele was successfully treated through the posterolateral extradural approach in combination with resection of the adjacent ribs and cerebrospinal fluid drainage from the dural sac.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.77777777777778keywords = meningocele (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/5. Retroperitoneal approach for lumbar lateral meningocele--case report.A 29-year-old female with neurofibromatosis presented with a right lumbar lateral meningocele. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) showed a huge right retroperitoneal cyst expanding anterolaterally and displacing the right kidney. CT following myelography disclosed the cyst expanding through a wide defect of the right pedicles of the T-12 and L-1 vertebrae. The cyst was resected through a retroperitoneal approach with right flank oblique incision. Postoperatively, cerebrospinal fluid leakage occurred, which improved after lumboperitoneal shunt. Careful screening for lateral meningocele, including the lumbar region, should be undertaken in a patient with neurofibromatosis who presents with vertebral anomalies.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.66666666666667keywords = meningocele (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/5. Large intrathoracic meningocele in a patient with neurofibromatosis: technical report.The authors describe a case of large intrathoracic meningocele (16 cm) associated with neurofibromatosis. Computed tomography with metrizamide myelography proved valuable in locating the lesion and in reformation after surgery. The authors make some comments about surgical excision of large meningocele.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.66666666666667keywords = meningocele (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/5. Multiple bilateral thoracic meningoceles without neurofibromatosis: a case report.Lateral thoracic meningoceles are rare and, in most cases, they are associated with neurofibromatosis. We report a case in which computerized tomography (CT)-myelography established the diagnosis of multiple, bilateral, lateral, thoracic meningoceles without neurofibromatosis. Plain film radiographs are necessary to evaluate any associated kyphoscoliosis and its progression. CT and magnetic resonance imaging demonstrate the extent of bony erosion, and the size and number of lateral thoracic meningoceles. CT-myelography reveals contrast medium in the meningoceles and is the major diagnostic imaging modality.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.88888888888889keywords = meningocele (Clic here for more details about this article) |