Volume 31, Number 10, 806-807, DOI: 10.1007/BF02560112

Anterior sacral meningocele and the scimitar sign
Report of a case

Paul J. Kovalcik and James B. Burke

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Abstract

Anterior sacral meningocele is an unusual lesion that usually presents as a presacral mass. This is a case presentation of a young woman who presented with amenorrhea. On physical examination, a large presacral mass was found. Ultrasonography revealed a large cystic structure. Radiography of the pelvis demonstrated a sacral deformity or “scimitar sign” that is pathognomonic for anterior sacral meningocele. The diagnosis was confirmed by computed tomography with myelographic enhancement.

Key words  Anterior sacral meningocele - Presacral mass - “Scimitar sign”

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