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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 due to 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}![image](https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT0YhhwJbj44urocwF574SKCZBg2svNuIfJqRM9xr0OuQKDPEREPKLFLCU)