title: Intramedullary neurenteric cyst of the conus medullaris without associated spinal malformation: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Spinal neurenteric (NE) cysts are rare congenital anomalies that may occur either alone or in the context of a complex malformative disorder. They are usually intradural-extramedullary lesions. Intramedullary NE cysts not associated with other congenital anomalies are very rare and only a few cases have been reported in the conus medullaris region. Intramedullary neurenteric cysts not associated with other spinal anomalies are very rare especially in the conus medullaris region. MRI is useful to define the cyst and the osseous anomalies associated with this lesion. The goal of treatment of an intramedullary neurenteric cyst is total excision at the first operation, if possible. Life-long follow-up with annual MRI is recommended due to the risk of cyst recurrence. We report an intramedullary NE cyst of the conus medullaris without associated malformation and the relevant literature is briefly reviewed.
authors: Arad Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
authors: Behrouz
authors: B
authors: Sadeghi-Hariri
authors: Mahmoud Reza
authors: MR
authors: Khalatbari
authors: Hajar
authors: H
authors: Hassani
authors: Behrouz
authors: B
authors: Taheri
authors: Kazem
authors: K
authors: Abbassioun
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D018908:Muscle Weakness / Q000209:etiology; D009436:Neural Tube Defects / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000473:pathology; D013118:Spinal Cord Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology