Lateral meningocele with asymmetric canal stenosis : a case study

Abstract EN

Lateral meningocele is a very rare disorder of unknown aetiology typified by the presence of protrusions of the arachnoid and the dura matter extending laterally through inter-or intravertebral foramina.

We report here the case of a 52-year old male with abnormality of spine when presented with low back pain.

The patient did not appear to have any neurological disorder.

A computerized tomography (CT) scan was acquired from T12 to mid sacrum with multiplanar reformations.

The results showed the presence of a left sided paraspinal cystic lesion projecting from the left neural foramen and extending into the left psoas muscle suggesting a lateral meningocele.

In addition, a broad based central and left paracentral disc protrusion was also observed resulting in asymmetric canal stenosis.

The patient is on regular follow-up while undergoing palliative treatment.