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

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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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  1. Istanbul Bilim University, Istanbul Spine Center, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkey

    Kursat Ganiyusufoglu, Cagatay Ozturk, Mustafa Sirvanci, Neslihan Aksu & Azmi Hamzaoglu

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Ganiyusufoglu, K., Ozturk, C., Sirvanci, M. et al. Pseudomeningocele in communication with the facet joint: demonstration by computerized tomography–arthrography. Skeletal Radiol 37, 767–770 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-008-0496-6

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