Iatrogenic Intraspinal Epidermoid Tumor.
- Author:
In Ho JEONG
1
;
Jung Kil LEE
;
Jae Hyoo KIM
;
Soo Han KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. In-hojeong@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intraspinal epidermoid tumor;
Lumbar puncture
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Skin;
Spinal Puncture
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2004;36(3):254-256
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Iatrogenic spinal epidermoid tumors are rare and implanted. Implanted skin fragment by trauma or lumbar puncture is thought to be a possible cause. Because of the lag in time between the lumbar puncture and the development of a symptomatic tumor, this relationship is usually overlooked and can cause a delay in diagnosis. We present a case of intraspinal epidermoid tumor developed 7 years after a lumbar puncture.
