Anterior sacral meningocele
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An anteriorAnterior sacral meningocele is a congenital defect seen in the anterior aspect of the spine. It is defined as a meningeal cyst that occurs in the presacral space secondary to agenesis of a portion of the anterior sacrum.
Pathology
Associations
In approximately 50% of cases, associated malformations are found which include 2:
It can occur as part of the Currarino triad 3.
Radiographic features
Plain film
Scimitar sacrumis is a classically described finding on plain film.
Differential diagnosis
General imaging differential considerations include:
See also
-<p>An <strong>anterior sacral meningocele</strong> is a congenital defect seen in the anterior aspect of the spine. It is defined as a meningeal cyst that occurs in the presacral space secondary to agenesis of a portion of the anterior sacrum. </p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Associations</h5><p>In approximately 50% of cases, associated malformations are found which include <sup>2</sup> </p><ul>- +<p><strong>Anterior sacral meningocele</strong> is a congenital defect seen in the anterior aspect of the spine. It is defined as a meningeal cyst that occurs in the presacral space secondary to agenesis of a portion of the anterior sacrum. </p><h4>Pathology</h4><h5>Associations</h5><p>In approximately 50% of cases, associated malformations are found which include <sup>2</sup>:</p><ul>
-</ul><p>It can occur as part of the <a href="/articles/currarino-triad">Currarino triad</a> <sup>3</sup>.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Plain film</h5><p><a title="Scimitar sacrum" href="/articles/scimitar-sacrum">Scimitar sacrum </a>is a classically described finding on plain film.</p><h4>Differential diagnosis</h4><p>General imaging differential considerations include</p><ul>- +</ul><p>It can occur as part of the <a href="/articles/currarino-triad">Currarino triad</a> <sup>3</sup>.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><h5>Plain film</h5><p><a href="/articles/scimitar-sacrum">Scimitar sacrum</a> is a classically described finding on plain film.</p><h4>Differential diagnosis</h4><p>General imaging differential considerations include:</p><ul>
-<li><a href="/articles/pre-sacral-neurenteric-cyst">pre sacral neurenteric cyst</a></li>- +<li><a href="/articles/pre-sacral-neurenteric-cyst">pre-sacral neurenteric cyst</a></li>
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