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- Anterior sacral meningocele is a rare condition where a pouch forms from the spinal canal in the lower back, extending into the area behind the pelvis.
- It typically features a thin fibrous wall and contains cerebrospinal fluid, sometimes with nearby nerve fibers.
- The case presented involves a 48-year-old man who developed meningitis as a result of a fistula connecting his rectum to the meningocele.
Article Abstract
An anterior sacral meningocele is a diverticulum of the thecal sac protruding anteriorly from the sacral spinal canal into the extraperitoneal presacral space. It is a rare congenital anomaly comprising of a thin wall of fibrous connective tissue, and containing cerebrospinal fluid and, occasionally, adjacent nerve fibers. We report an unusual case of a 48-year-old male who presented with meningitis secondary to a rectothecal fistula arising from an anterior sacral meningocele.
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