MRI, medical imaging, ct scan, radiology,radiography,
Feb 08

History (HX):
Pain and incomplete paralysis of right limb following trauma   Male   22 yr

Findings:
(Dilated nerve root sheath following root avulsion)
Sagital T2WI shows prominent intraforaminal CSF-filled space without characteristic hypointensity of exiting nerve root

Diagnostic (DX):
Multiple right sided nerve root avulsions
(Brachial plexus traction injury  avulsion pseudomeningocele)

Discussion:
Lateral meningocele mimics pseudomeningocele but contains neural elements

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