Supratentorial Intracerebral Neuroepithelial Cyst: Case Report.
- Author:
Young Il HA
1
;
Hong Jae RIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Kangnam General Hospital, Public Corporation, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Neuroepithelial cyst;
Intracerebral supratentorial;
Infant;
Cyst
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Infant;
Male;
Neural Plate
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1990;19(7):1053-1057
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The authers report a case of intracerebral extraventricular cyst of possible neuroectodermal origin, presenting as a right frontotemporoparietal mass lesion which has no communication with the subaracnhnoid space or ventricular system. A 4 months old male patinet recovered rapidly after partial removal of cystic wall, cystoventriculostomy and cystoperitoneal shunt. The pathogenesis and principles of diagnosis and surgical management of this rare lesion is discussed.
