An unusual spinal intradural arachnoid cyst

Neuroradiology. 1996 Feb;38(2):152-4. doi: 10.1007/BF00604803.

Abstract

Spinal intradural arachnoid cysts are seen most frequently in the thoracic region, particularly near the midline posteriorly. A thoracic intradural arachnoid cyst in this typical location is reported, with the additional unusual finding of herniation of the spinal cord through an anterior defect in the dura matter. The MRI findings are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arachnoid Cysts / diagnosis*
  • Arachnoid Cysts / pathology
  • Arachnoid Cysts / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dura Mater* / pathology
  • Dura Mater* / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Myelography*
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Reoperation
  • Spina Bifida Occulta / diagnosis
  • Spina Bifida Occulta / surgery
  • Spinal Cord Compression / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Cord Compression / pathology
  • Spinal Cord Compression / surgery