{"id":"d61e4960-2984-4d75-9412-1366c2c7e05c","slug":"posterior-epidural-migration-of-a-lumbar-disc-herniation","title":"Posterior epidural migration of a lumbar disc herniation","authors":["Meryem Himmiche","Khalid Chakour","Mohammed El Faiz Chaoui","Mohammed Benzagmout"],"abstract":"Background: Posterior epidural migration of a lumbar disc fragment (PEMLDF) refers to the dorsal migration of disc material around the thecal sac that can lead to radiculopathy and/or cause a cauda equina syndrome. It is rare and the diagnosis is often just established intraoperatively. Case Description: A 50-year-old male with a chronic history of low back pain and psychosis presented with PEMLDF originating at the L4–L5 level. Conclusion: Lumbar disc herniations rarely present as PEMLDF resulting in symptoms varying from radiculopathy to cauda equina syndrome. These should be included among the differential diagnostic considerations for dorsolateral epidural lesions.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/d61e4960-2984-4d75-9412-1366c2c7e05c/featured/hero-cropped-1781563647380.jpg","publishDate":"2020-01-03T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_67_2019","categories":["Spine","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9831/SNI-11-4.pdf"}