Posterior and Lateral Epidural Migration of Extruded Lumbar Disc Fragments: Case Report.
- Author:
Myoung Soo KIM
1
;
Jin Woo HUR
;
Jong Won LEE
;
Hyun Koo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Cheongju Saint Mary's Hospital, Cheongju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intervertebral disc;
Dorsally sequestration;
Magnetic resonance imaging
- MeSH:
Female;
Humans;
Intervertebral Disc;
Laminectomy;
Low Back Pain;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Sciatica
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2003;33(3):297-298
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report a case of herniated lumbar disc with sequestrated fragments which were located posterior and lateral to the thecal sac. A 60-year-old woman developed lumbago and sciatica one year prior to presentation and acute exacerbation occurred recently. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a mass that was located posteriorly and laterally to the dural sac at the L3-4 level. Laminectomy at L3-4 was done and several fragments were easily separated from the left posterolateral and posterior aspect of the dural sac. Microscopic evamination revealed disc fragment.
