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Iatrogenic giant pseudomeningocele of the cervical spine: A case report
- Source :
- World Journal of Clinical Cases
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 2021.
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND Only a few cases of giant pseudomeningoceles have been reported in the literature. Herein, we report a giant pseudomeningocele of the cervical spine that was found after cervical laminectomy for an epidural hematoma following epidural blockade. CASE SUMMARY A 47-year-old man presented with recurrent neck pain and posterior neck swelling after spinal surgery. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine revealed fluid collection (5.6 cm × 6.6 cm × 11.2 cm) at the C3-6 level; this proved to be a pseudomeningocele. Symptoms related to the pseudomeningocele resolved following dural repair and fat graft transplantation. CONCLUSION Although rare, pseudomeningocele is a possibility in patients with recurrent back pain, radicular pain, or a persistent headache following spinal surgery. Continuous attention should be paid throughout the spinal procedure, whether conservative or non-conservative.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23078960
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 31
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- World Journal of Clinical Cases
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....a405a5b1dac32cd726d9b9fbca47bd18