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ArticleRadiology case reports2025

When a herniated disc masquerades as a tumor: Latero-posterior epidural migration mimicking cauda equina neoplasm-A case report and review.

Mehdi Borni, Marouen Taallah, Brahim Kammoun, Seif Ben Fradj, Ameur Affes, Basma Souissi, Mohamed Zaher Boudawara

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Mehdi BorniDepartment of Neurosurgery, UHC Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia.
Marouen TaallahDepartment of Neurosurgery, UHC Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia.
Brahim KammounDepartment of Neurosurgery, UHC Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia.
Seif Ben FradjDepartment of Neurosurgery, UHC Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia.
Ameur AffesDepartment of Neurosurgery, UHC Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia.
Basma SouissiDepartment of Radiology, UHC Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia.
Mohamed Zaher BoudawaraDepartment of Neurosurgery, UHC Habib Bourguiba, Sfax, Tunisia.

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Abstract

Herniated discs are often in contact with the intervertebral disc and are located in the intraspinal extradural space. However, in rare cases, disc fragments may migrate into the posterior epidural space or even become intradural, potentially leading to a misdiagnosis of spinal tumors. The authors report a novel case of lateral and posterior epidural migration of a lumbar disc herniation, which mimicked a cauda equina neoplasm. They also review the existing literature to provide insight into the distinction between a herniated disc and a spinal tumor. This case involves a previously healthy 43-year-old male patient who presented with progressive heaviness in both lower limbs and experienced an uneventful postoperative course.

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Cauda equinaDisc herniationMRIPosterior migrationSurgery

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PMID40677883
PMCPMC12268000

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