Intradural Lumbar Disc Herniation: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature

Background and Importance: Intradural lumbar disc herniation is a rare and uncommon presentation of lumbar disc herniation. It signifies a challenge for diagnostic and therapeutic scheme, and is associated with a greater incidence of cauda equina syndrome at presentation.
We describe two cases of intradural disc herniation who underwent surgery in Senegal review literature, and discuss difficulties in the preoperative diagnosis, surgical technique and functional outcome of our patients.
We conclude that diagnosis of this affection in developing countries is done during surgery, and the functional outcome of patients can be excellent.