Intradural lumbar disc herniation

Intradural lumbar disc herniation is a very complication of spinal degenerative processes with about 100 cases reported up to 1998. The mechanism of intradural disc herniation is unclear. Diagnosis of intradural lumbar disc herniation is difficult and seldom preoperatively suspected. A case of intradural lumbar disc herniation is reported. Clinical, neuroradiological and surgical findings are briefly discussed