Korean J Spine.  2011 Mar;8(1):66-69. 10.14245/kjs.2011.8.1.66.

Posterior Epidural Migration of Lumbar Disc Fragment: Three Cases and Review of Literature

• Hur JW
• Lee JW
• Rhee JJ
• Lee HK

• KMID: 2288442
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2011.8.1.66

Abstract

We have experienced three unusual cases of dorsal extradural lumbar disc sequestration, manifesting as severe low back pain, radiating leg pain and motor weakness. Magnetic resonance imaging suggested sequestrated disk fragment located in epidural space had compressed the dural sac from lateral to dorsal sides. With the help of adequate early surgery by open procedure, these symptoms were relieved without any complications.

Keyword

Lumbar disc herniation; Migration; Dorsal; Epidural

MeSH Terms

Epidural Space
Leg
Low Back Pain
Magnetic Resonance Imaging