Anterior sacral meningocele in pregnancy. Case report

J Neurosurg. 2001 Jan;94(1 Suppl):162-4. doi: 10.3171/spi.2001.94.1.0162.

Abstract

Anterior sacral meningocele was first described in 1837. Most reported cases were associated with complications, including meningitis and death, because of misdiagnosis or inappropriate surgical approach. The authors present a case of anterior sacral meningocele accidentally discovered during pregnancy and provide unique magnetic resonance imaging documentation. The pathogenesis, management, and surgical technique are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Meningocele / diagnosis*
  • Meningocele / genetics
  • Meningocele / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery
  • Sacrococcygeal Region