Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Pseudomeningocele draining?

3 months post op and 1 month ago diagnosed with a pseudo. I’m guessing it’s small but I have a very painful lump at the top of the incision which has been growing in size

It’s so painful that I can’t lay on my back whatsoever or even touch the area. But this morning I woke up and had fluid draining from this lump. The fluid was clear which I’m pretty certain is spinal fluid

I called the NS and waiting for a return call but was curious if a pseudo can drain like that?
2 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
620923 tn?1452915648
COMMUNITY LEADER
Hi...not sure...if Zygy2 is around I hopw she responds as she has dealt with this.....several times unfortunately....but she is very well informed on this topic.
Helpful - 0
3 Comments
So I had my follow up and was told that the lump was from popping a stitch and was basically nothing to worry about. Was given antibiotics

The pseudo still remains but is small
Small is good, but I have to wonder if it was just a stitch, couldn't they do something like replace it?
Small is good but yes, I wonder what’s causing that.... also I had another lump a bit farther down that became very painful and ultimately opened up and drained pure blood. Guessing that was. Stitch too?? Strange

I hope you’re feeling better
Avatar universal
Unfortunately, I've dealt with this as well. My drainage ended up not being from the pseudo. Rather it was an internal stitch that had somehow popped up. Please get to that Dr as soon as you can. I procrastinated and ended up with a csf infection.

CW
Helpful - 0
1 Comments
That sure sounds horrible. What did they do for you? Antibiotics I guess? The latest spot isn’t open anymore so I’m hoping it’s healed and I won’t need to have it addressed. Did yours heal on its own?
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Chiari Malformation Community

Top Neurology Answerers
620923 tn?1452915648
Allentown, PA
987762 tn?1671273328
Australia
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Find out how beta-blocker eye drops show promising results for acute migraine relief.
In this special Missouri Medicine report, doctors examine advances in diagnosis and treatment of this devastating and costly neurodegenerative disease.
Here are 12 simple – and fun! – ways to boost your brainpower.
Discover some of the causes of dizziness and how to treat it.
Discover the common causes of headaches and how to treat headache pain.
Two of the largest studies on Alzheimer’s have yielded new clues about the disease