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01-08-2008 | Case Report

Pseudomeningocele in communication with the facet joint: demonstration by computerized tomography–arthrography

Authors: Kursat Ganiyusufoglu, Cagatay Ozturk, Mustafa Sirvanci, Neslihan Aksu, Azmi Hamzaoglu

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 8/2008

Abstract

Pseudomeningocele is an uncommon but well-known complication of lumbar spine operations. Although it is mostly asymptomatic and managed conservatively in most cases, it is claimed as a causative factor of failed back surgery syndrome and requires surgery in some cases. Usually, its diagnosis is confidently done with imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and myelography. In this report, we describe a case of pseudomeningocele that communicated with a facet joint. The diagnostic approach for this unusual lesion and its probable causes are discussed.

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Title: Pseudomeningocele in communication with the facet joint: demonstration by computerized tomography–arthrography
Authors: Kursat Ganiyusufoglu
Cagatay Ozturk
Mustafa Sirvanci
Neslihan Aksu
Azmi Hamzaoglu
Publication date: 01-08-2008
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 8/2008
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-008-0496-6

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Pseudomeningocele in communication with the facet joint: demonstration by computerized tomography–arthrography

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