Maternal anterior sacral meningocele in pregnancy

Eftichia V. Kontopoulos; Yinka Oyelese; Carl Nath; Marlene Schwebel; John C. Smulian; Anthony M. Vintzileos

doi:10.1080/14767050500123616

Maternal anterior sacral meningocele in pregnancy

Eftichia V. Kontopoulos, Yinka Oyelese, Carl Nath, Marlene Schwebel, John C. Smulian, Anthony M. Vintzileos

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Abstract

Anterior sacral meningocele is a rare condition resulting from herniation of the meninges through a sacral defect. Women with this condition may undergo inappropriate surgery because the correct diagnosis is missed, resulting in serious complications. In labor, the cyst may rupture, with consequent meningitis and high maternal mortality. We report the case of a 31 year-old pregnant woman with an anterior sacral meningocele. We describe the role of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation and management planning in this condition. She was delivered by cesarean section at 34 weeks without complications. Accurate diagnosis and delivery by cesarean prior to labor are important in assuring good outcomes in women with anterior sacral meningoceles.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	423-425
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
Volume	17
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/14767050500123616
State	Published - Jun 2005

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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