Posterior Epidural Migration of Lumbar Ruptured Disc: Report of Two Cases.
10.3348/jkrs.2006.54.2.131
- Author:
Deug Hee YOON
1
;
Sang Ho LEE
;
Hyeon Seon PARK
;
Jy Young PARK
;
Seung Eun CHUNG
;
Byung June JO
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Korea. marianne007@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Spine, abnormalities;
Spine, intervertebral discs;
Spine, MR
- MeSH:
Intervertebral Disc Displacement;
Polyradiculopathy
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2006;54(2):131-134
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Disc fragment migration occurs in 35%-72% of lumbar disc herniations. Most of the herniated disc fragments migrate in the rostal, caudal and lateral directions. Posterior epidural disc fragment migration is a rare finding and posterior migration causing Cauda Equina syndrome is exceptionally rare. We report here on two cases of L4-5 disc fragment posterior epidural migration that caused Cauda Equina syndrome, and this was diagnosed by performing radiological examination, and we also include a review of the related literature.
