- Pseudomeningocele
A pseudomeningocele is an abnormal collection of cerebrospinal fluid CSF that communicates with the CSF space around the brain or spinal cord . In contrast to a meningocele , in which the fluid is surrounded and confined by dura mater , in a pseudomeningocele, the fluid has no surrounding membrane but is contained in a cavity within the soft tissues. Pseudomeningocele may result after brain surgery , vertebral column spine surgery, or brachial plexus avulsion injury . Treatment for pseudomeningocele is conservative or may involve neurosurgical repair. References http uscneurosurgery.com infonet glossary p pseudomeningocele.htm Pseudomeningocele USC Neurosurgery Category Neurosurgery ... more details
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