| Dorsal intramedullary dermoids. | |
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PMID: 15739068 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We report a case of a 31-year-old woman with an intramedullary thoracic dermoid, who had progressive spastic paraparesis in her lower extremities over a period of three years, as well as loss of bowel and bladder control. She had been operated for "spina bifida" at three days of age but had no neurologic deficit. MRI of the thoracic spine showed an intramedullary hypointense lesion at T7-T8, associated with an intramedullary lipoma at a higher level. Intracapsular resection of an intramedullary dermoid cyst was performed. We review the literature on intramedullary dermoids differentiating them from the more common, but still rare, lumbosacral subdural juxtamedullary dermoids. We discuss the associated malformations with these lesions, as well as their pathophysiology and treatment. Although uncommon, dorsal intramedullary dermoids should be suspected and treated in a timely manner, especially in presence of other congenital anomalies. |
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Authors:
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Marwan W Najjar; John A Kusske; Anton N Hasso |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2005-03-01 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurosurgical review Volume: 28 ISSN: 0344-5607 ISO Abbreviation: Neurosurg Rev Publication Date: 2005 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-09-15 Completed Date: 2005-12-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7908181 Medline TA: Neurosurg Rev Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 320-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Dr. Erfan and Bagedo Hospitals, King Fahad St. (Al Sitteen), P.O. Box 6519, Jeddah, 21452, Saudi Arabia. mwnajjar@yahoo.com |
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Adult Dermoid Cyst / complications, pathology, surgery* Female Humans Lipoma / pathology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Neurosurgical Procedures* Paraparesis, Spastic / etiology Spinal Diseases / congenital Spinal Neoplasms / complications, pathology, surgery* Spine / abnormalities |
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