lateral thoracic meningocele

Lateral thoracic meningoceles are a type of spinal meningocele.

Pathology

As with any meningocele, it results from herniation of the meninges through a foramen or a defect in the vertebral column.

Associations

They are typically associated with neurofibromatosis type I but can rarely occur in isolation. In these patients, they may occur in association with thoracic spine scoliosis.

When scoliosis/kyphosis is present, the meningocele is located at the apex of the convexity.

Radiographic features

CT

Characterized as a well-circumscribed, low-attenuation paravertebral mass due to cerebrospinal fluid content. Occasionally it may exhibit peripheral rim enhancement .

Siehe auch:

• Meningozele
• paraspinal mass
• lateral meningocele
• thorakale Meningozele
• spinale Meningozele
• Syndrom der lateralen Meningozele

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