Multiple anterolateral cervical meningoceles associated with neurofibromatosis

In neurosurgical practice, the term 'spinal meningocele' is generally used to describe a congenital spinal malformation including protrusion of the sp inal meninx from the congenitally dysraphic vertebrae. Although non-dysraph ic meningocele is very rare, it is usually associated with neurofibromatosi s or Marfan's syndrome in the literature. Thoracic and/or lumbar spinal lev els are the most common localization. Anterolateral localization of meningo cele is very rare in the cervical region. Operative treatment is indicated if the lesion is symptomatic. Detailed radiological assessment of the menin gocele is necessary since it may be associated with neuroma in the sac. If the neuroma is found in the meningocele, an anterior surgical approach shou ld be considered for the treatment of both of the lesions.