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Spinal intradural arachnoid cysts are seen most frequently in the thoracic region, particularly near the midline posteriorly. A thoracic intradural arachnoid cyst in this typical location is reported, with the additional unusual finding of herniation of the spinal cord through an anterior defect in the dura mater. The MRI findings are described.
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Slavotinek, J.P., Sage, M.R. & Brophy, B.P. An unusual spinal intradural arachnoid cyst. Neuroradiology 38, 152–154 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00604803
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