Spontaneous Cervical Intradural Disc Herniation with Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak

Abstract

Cervical intradural disc herniation is a rare entity with only very few cases reported in the literature. Here, we discuss one such case of C6–C7 intradural disc herniation with neck pain and left-hand weakness. Fusion was not done, and a fat graft was used to seal the cerebrospinal fluid leak (CSF) leak with fibrin glue. Although difficult to diagnose preoperatively, cervical intradural disc herniation should be kept in mind by the surgeon to decide on the approach and to manage intraoperative CSF leak effectively.