[Intrathoracic meningocele. A case report and review of the literature].

In this article the Authors describe a case of intrathoracic meningocele. That was diagnosed in a young asymptomatic woman after surgical resection. After a complete and accurate review of the literature, the Authors underline the rarity of the find while they also note the association of this pathology with Von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. They also discuss etiology and clinical diagnostic aspects as well. In conclusion the Authors insist that with new diagnostic imaging techniques available today it is possible to accurately diagnose this disease preoperatively in most patients. This fact along with improved therapeutic regimens makes surgical excision almost free from the complications that were at one time observed.