Asian Spine Journal  2012;6(2):145-147

doi:10.4184/asj.2012.6.2.145

Dorsal Herniation of Cauda Equina Due to Sequestrated Intradural Disc.

Pradeep K SINGH 1 ; Sandeep SHRIVASTAVA ; Rajesh DULANI ; Pankaj BANODE ; Sharad GUPTA

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Keywords

Intradural disc herniation; Duroplasty; Herniated cauda equina rootlets

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Intradural lumbar disc herniation (ILDH) is uncommon pathology. In present report, authors present a case of ILDH associated with dorsal herniation of the cauda equina rootlets in a 30-year-old male laborer who had chronic backache since last two years. To the best of our knowledge we are reporting this for first time. Report demonstrates the natural course of ILDH.