Duplication of the dura as a cause of anterior thoracic spinal cord herniation. A case report

Abstract

The authors report the surgical management of anterior thoracic spinal cord herniation through a defect of the inner layer of a duplicated dura mater in a 55-year-old patient presenting with a 5-year history of progressive myelopathy, addressing the possible pathogenesis and the surgical treatment options of this rare entity.

Keywords:

• Anterior thoracic spinal cord herniation
• duplicated dura mater
• inner dural layer
• tethered cord

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest.