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We present a case of a ,..-year-old female patient with a giant nonsyndromic anterior sacral meningocele that was successfully treated via an open anterior/posterior approach. We discuss the treatment options and a review of the literature.  ***Keywords:*** _Meningocele, sacrum, neurosurgery._         

# Background  Anterior sacral meningocele is a relative rare congenital anomaly of the pre-sacral 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} The clinical and radiological features of this condition are characteristic, ...\cite{11956924} Surgical treatment is the standard for symptomatic or growing masses with compression of adjacent structures. The dural defect can be repaired with a variety of anterior or posterior neurosurgical approaches.\cite{16793455} We present a case of a ,..-year-old female patient with a giant anterior sacral meningocele that was successfully treated via an open anterior/posterior approach. We discuss the treatment options and a review of the literature.  # Case Report