Adult intramedullary epidermoid cyst without spinal dysraphism: A case report

Background: Intramedullary epidermoid cyst (IEC), typically associated with spinal dysraphism, is rare, with fewer than 80 such cases reported in the literature. Here we present an adult with an IEC without spinal dysraphism. Case Description: A 41-year-old female presented with the gradual onset of...

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Published inSurgical neurology international Vol. 9; no. 1; p. 122
Main Authors Mishra, Ajit, Prabhuraj, A, Pruthi, Nupur, Rao, Shilpa
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2018
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
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Adults
Case reports
Consent
Cysts
Spine: Case Report
intramedullary
spinal
Dysraphism
epidermoid
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Summary:Background: Intramedullary epidermoid cyst (IEC), typically associated with spinal dysraphism, is rare, with fewer than 80 such cases reported in the literature. Here we present an adult with an IEC without spinal dysraphism. Case Description: A 41-year-old female presented with the gradual onset of a progressive spastic paraparesis attributed to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-documented D8-9 intramedullary lesion. Following microsurgical excision of the IEC, she fully recovered. Conclusion: IECs are rare lesions, typically found in conjunction with spinal dysraphism. Utilizing MRI studies to document the lesion location, gross total microsurgical excision is the procedure of choice. Early excision of these benign lesions maximizes functional recovery.
ISSN:2152-7806
2229-5097
2152-7806
DOI:10.4103/sni.sni_117_18