Cystic, exophytic teratoma of conus medullaris presenting with chronic renal failure.
BACKGROUND
Pure chronic renal failure as a presentation of a conus neoplasm is a rare entity. In addition, few case reports exist describing an intramedullary teratoma among adults.


METHODS
We present a unique case of intramedullary mature cystic teratoma, presenting as isolated renal failure.


CONCLUSIONS
As distinguished radiological criteria cease to exist regarding intramedullary teratomas, these neoplasms continue to provide pathological surprises. Surgical excision remains the treatment of choice. The literature review indicates good surgical outcome.
Mohindra
Sandeep
S
Department of Neurosurgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India. satya_sandee@yahoo.com
Chhabra
Rajesh
R
Gupta
Rahul
R
Dass Radotra
Bishan
B
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000209:etiology*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008297:Male; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000150:complications*; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013724:Teratoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery