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# Background  Anterior sacral meningocele is a realtive rare congenitaly anomaly of the presacral region, it is defined as a meningeal cyst produced by agenesis of a portion of the anterior sacrum which develops into a herniation of meninges through the defect.\cite{6470791} In approximately 50% of cases, associated malformations are found, which could include spina bifida, spinal dysraphism, imperforate anus, etc.\cite{11353107} Sometimes is associated with syndromes such as Currarino and Marfan syndromes .\cite{24745342} syndromes.\cite{24745342}  The clinical and radiological features of this condition are characteristic, ...\cite{11956924} Surgical treatment is the standard for symptomatic or growing masses. masses with compression of adjacent structures.  The dural defect can be repaired with a variety of anterior or posterior approaches.\cite{16793455} #Case Report