| Dural ectasia | |
|---|---|
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| Spinal cord | |
| Specialty | Neurology |
Dural ectasia is widening or ballooning of the dural sac surrounding the spinal cord. This usually occurs in the lumbosacral region, as this is where the cerebrospinal fluid pressure is greatest,[1] but the spinal canal can be affected in any plane.[2]
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