Anterior and Lateral Meningoceles

Anterior meningoceles are rare and usually seen in the thoracic or sacral spine. They usually occur in association neurofibromatosis type 1 or Currarino or Marfan syndromes, but can also be seen in isolation.

Lateral meningoceles can be seen in the thoracic, and less commonly, cervical spines, and are also seen in association with neurofibromatosis type 1.

References

• Onera AY, et al. Isolated True Anterior Thoracic Meningocele. AJNR 2004 (25):1828-1830.