[Neuroepithelial thalamo-mesencephalic cyst].
Thalamo-mesencephalic neuroepithelial cysts are rare lesions of the central nervous system. They are thought to arise from neuroectoderm and are also referred to as ependymal cysts due to their origin. It can remain asymptomatic throughout life or rarely can cause symptoms. We describe a 42-year-old woman who presented with thalamic syndrome due to a neuroepithelial cyst of the thalamo-midbrain. Differential diagnosis is made with other cystic lesions in the brain. However a good analysis of imaging feature led to diagnosis. When the lesion is symptomatic, mini-invasive procedure is indicated.
Department of neurosurgery, Military hospital, Rabat, Maroc. abad20031@hotmail.com
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Cherif El Asri
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Akhaddar
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Naama
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Boulahroud
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Belhachmi
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Belfquih
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Gazzaz
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El Mostarchid
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Boucetta
D000328:Adult; D020863:Central Nervous System Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008636:Mesencephalon / Q000473:pathology; D018302:Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D013786:Thalamic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*