Asian Spine J.  2012 Jun;6(2):145-147. 10.4184/asj.2012.6.2.145.

Dorsal Herniation of Cauda Equina Due to Sequestrated Intradural Disc

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science, Wardha, India. drpradeepsingh@gmail.com
  • 2Department of Radiology, Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), Wardha, India.

Abstract

Intradural lumbar disc herniation (ILDH) is uncommon pathology. In present report, authors present a case of ILDH associated with dorsal herniation of the cauda equina rootlets in a 30-year-old male laborer who had chronic backache since last two years. To the best of our knowledge we are reporting this for first time. Report demonstrates the natural course of ILDH.

Keyword

Intradural disc herniation; Duroplasty; Herniated cauda equina rootlets

MeSH Terms

Adult
Back Pain
Cauda Equina
Humans
Male
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