Teratomatous cyst of the spinal canal. Case report.
A search of the English literature revealed 46 cases of primary intraspinal teratomas, of which 22 were teratomatous cysts of spinal cord. To clarify the confusion regarding this rare lesion, the definition, origin, presentation, and histological features of the lesion are discussed. An additional case is presented.
D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013115:Spinal Canal; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013724:Teratoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery