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  • Title: Spinal extradural meningeal cyst. Case report.
    Author: Uemura K, Yoshizawa T, Matsumura A, Asakawa H, Nakamagoe K, Nose T.
    Journal: J Neurosurg; 1996 Aug; 85(2):354-6. PubMed ID: 8755770.
    Abstract:
    The case of a 30-year-old man with a spinal extradural meningeal cyst in the thoracolumbar region is reported. Operative findings revealed a dural defect that allowed communication between the extradural cyst cavity and the subarachnoid space. Application of the Valsalva maneuver made the cerebrospinal fluid flow into the cyst cavity; however, reverse flow did not occur. These findings indicate that a valvelike mechanism developed in the enlarging cyst. Surgical resection of the cyst wall and closure of the dural defect provided a favorable result.
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