Challenges in intradural disc herniation diagnosis and surgery: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intradural disc herniation (IDH) is a rare complication which comprises 0.27% of all herniated intervertebral discs. We are reporting a case of lumbar intradural disc herniation at the L4-L5 levels highlighting challenges in establishing clinical diagnosis and surgical approach involving a transdural microsurgery approach.

Presentation of case

A 38-year-old gentleman was presented with left radicular low back pain without motoric and autonomic involvement admitted to our neurosurgical service. Spine MRI showed an intradural, extra-axial spinal mass.

Discussion

Lumbar IDH is a rare pathology thus often initially diagnosed as other more common conditions. In our case, the IDH diagnosis was confirmed during surgery as the radiological examination results mim

SUBMITTER: Thohar Arifin M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7498703 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature