Sacral extradural meningeal cyst

Sacral extradural meningeal cysts are a rare condition; we describe a case of sacral extradural cyst in a 61-year-old lady. The clinical, radiological and histopathological characteristics of the lesion and a review of previous reports are discussed. The final diagnosis of spinal extradural cyst is difficult to make, while intraoperative inspection combined with radiological and histopathoIogical examination is essential