Postlaminectomy pseudomeningocele

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Lumbar surgery 45 days ago. Now referred for sever lumbar pain and inability to walking.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

Post-treatment changes as laminectomy and surgical fixations along with L2 down to S1 vertebra levels.

There is a large rim enhancing fluid collection in the posterior paraspinal and subcutaneous soft tissue starting from L2 down to S3 vertebrae levels consistent with a large pseudomeningocele.

Case Discussion

Post-laminectomy fluid collection at the laminectomy bed, paravertebral regions, and subcutaneous tissues.

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