Multiple Intramedullary and Intradural Epidermoid Cysts in the Conus Medullaris and the Lumbar Spine: Case Report.
- Author:
Jee Soo JANG
1
;
Sang Ho LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea. spinejjs@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Multiple epidermoid cysts;
Intramedullary tumor
- MeSH:
Adult;
Conus Snail*;
Epidermal Cyst*;
Female;
Humans;
Paraparesis;
Spine*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2003;33(5):512-513
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Intramedullary epidermoid tumors are rare. To our knowledge, this is the first description of a multiple intraspinal epidermoid tumor, including the intramedullary conus medullaris and an intradural lesion in the lumbar spine. The authors report the case of a 43-year-old woman presenting with progressive paraparesis. A thoraco-lumbar lesion was confirmed as an epidermoid cyst from histopathology. The clinical, radiological and surgical features, as well as a brief critical review of the literature are included.
