title: Intraspinal dermoids.
abstract: Eight cases of spinal dermoids are presented. Four were in the cauda equina region, 2 were intramedullary, one was in the subdural space in the thoracic region, one was intramedullary and extended into the conus and cauda equina. Two patients had an associated dermal sinus. Intracapsular evacuation of the contents was the treatment of choice.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery