Case Report
Pseudomeningocele: The Post-Laminectomy Complication Revealed Through Imaging
Abhighna G, Anughna G, Naveen D*, Vishwapremraj DR, Vinodhkumar K and Mallikarjunappa B
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India
*Corresponding author:Naveen D, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India. Email id: drnaveen4@yahoo.com
Copyright: © 2024 Abhighna G, et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Article Information:Submission: 10/04/2024; Accepted: 08/05/2024; Published: 10/05/2024
Abstract
Pseudomeningocele, an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outside the dural-arachnoid layer, is primarily iatrogenic and can occur following spinal surgery, particularly after incidental durotomy. While it is often asymptomatic, it can present with various symptoms. The exact incidence is
uncertain but is estimated at 0.07–2% of lumbar surgeries. Recognizing and managing pseudomeningoceles is essential to preventing complications such as spinal cord compression and nerve root herniation. Here we describe a case of a giant pseudomeningocele that developed as a complication following
post-laminectomy with discectomy.
Keywords:Pseudomeningocele; Post-Laminectomy; Meningocele