A Case With Cauda Equina Syndrome Due to Bacterial Meningitis of Anterior Sacral Meningocele

Abstract

This case represents a rare example of anterior sacral meningocele in which the patient was misdiagnosed as perianal abscess. Meningitis either iatrogenic or spontaneous may occur during the course of anterior sacral meningocele. Once it has occurred, it may result in severe morbidity and mortality. However, our case had been treated effectively, and she had regained her health with rehabilitation program.