title: [Intramedullary rupture of a dermoid cyst of the conus: a case report].
abstract: The authors report the case of a 40 year old patient with history of cauda equina syndrome and pyramidal signs due to intramedullary rupture of a congenital dermoid cyst of the conus without associated spinal dysraphism. Diagnosis was suggested at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and confirmed by histological examination and percutaneous aspiration of the intramedullary cavity.
authors.affiliation: Service d'Imagerie Médicale, Hôpital Militaire d'Instruction Mohamed V, Rabat, Maroc. mjidal@yahoo.fr
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jidal
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Elkharras
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Aziz
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lebbar
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Elfenni
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chaouir
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Amil
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hanine
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Benameur
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D044963:Biopsy, Fine-Needle; D020420:Cyst Fluid / Q000166:cytology; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011128:Polyradiculopathy / Q000209:etiology; D012421:Rupture; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*