Anterior Sacral Meningocele as a Pelvic Complication of Marfan Syndrome

Summary Anterior sacral meningocele (ASM) is well recognized in Marfan syndrome as a consequence of dural ectasia. Two cases presenting as non‐gynaecological pelvic masses are described highlighting the clinical difficulty in diagnosis and the classical radiological findings. The classification of A...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology 1999-05, Vol.39 (2), p.262-265
Hauptverfasser:	Voyvodic FRACR, Frank, Scroop FRACR, Rebecca, Sanders FRCOG, FRACOG, CGO, Robin R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Female Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Marfan Syndrome - complications Meningocele - diagnosis Meningocele - etiology Meningocele - surgery Pelvic Pain - etiology Sacrum Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Anterior sacral meningocele (ASM) is well recognized in Marfan syndrome as a consequence of dural ectasia. Two cases presenting as non‐gynaecological pelvic masses are described highlighting the clinical difficulty in diagnosis and the classical radiological findings. The classification of ASM and associated anomalies of the sacrum are reviewed.
ISSN:	0004-8666 1479-828X
DOI:	10.1111/j.1479-828X.1999.tb03390.x