Benign extradural vascular neoplasm mimicking lumbar disc herniation: a case presenting with L5 radiculopathy

Abstract Background Benign spinal extradural vascular neoplasms are rare lesions that may present with radiculopathy and mimic common degenerative lumbar pathologies. Misinterpretation of imaging findings may lead to an incorrect preoperative diagnosis. Case presentation A 47-year-old woman presented with a three-year history of low back pain and progressive right leg pain consistent with L5 radiculopathy. Lumbar MRI demonstrated a right-sided L5–S1 lesion interpreted preoperatively as an extrud