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A case of occult intrasacral meningocele presented with atypical bowel symptoms

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Case report

We report a case of an occult intrasacral meningocele. An 11-year-old boy presented with atypical bowel symptoms, severe constipation, and stool incontinence. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging disclosed an intrasacral cyst containing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). We diagnosed an occult intrasacral meningocele and performed perforation of the cyst and closure of the fistula. The patient was free from constipation and stool incontinence after the operation.

Discussion

We discuss the clinical features and neuroradiological findings of this rare condition.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, 2630 Sugitani, 930–0194, Toyama, Japan

    Yoichi Nishio, Hideo Hamada, Masanori Kurimoto, Nakamasa Hayashi, Yutaka Hirashima & Shunro Endo

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Nishio, Y., Hamada, H., Kurimoto, M. et al. A case of occult intrasacral meningocele presented with atypical bowel symptoms. Childs Nerv Syst 20, 65–67 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-003-0828-8

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