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.case 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.conclusion: we conclude that diagnosis of this affection in developing countries is done during surgery, and the functional outcome of patients can be excellent.