Intramedullary neurenteric cysts of the spine - Case report and review of the literature

Authors
Lippman, CR Arginteanu, M Purohit, D Naidich, TP Camins, MB
Citation
Cr. Lippman et al., Intramedullary neurenteric cysts of the spine - Case report and review of the literature, J NEUROSURG, 94(2), 2001, pp. 305-309
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology,"Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
00223085 → ACNP
Volume
94
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Supplement
S
Pages
305 - 309
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-3085(200104)94:2<305:INCOTS>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
This case of a 68-year-old woman with a low-thoracic intramedullary neurent eric cyst is notable for clinical presentation, cyst location, intraoperati ve findings, and imaging characteristics. The patient's postoperative cours e was complicated by neurological deterioration and a neuropathic pain synd rome. Potential causes of these complications are discussed, as an possible ways to reduce the risk of their occurrence.