title: "Giant" terminal myelocystocele: A rare variant of spinal dysraphism.
abstract: Terminal myelocystocele (TMC) is a rare form of spinal dysraphism. They constitute approximately 5% of skin covered lumbosacral masses. The TMC is composed of a low-lying conus medullaris with cystic dilatation of caudal central canal and a surrounding meningocele that extends from the conus to the skin. A 2-year-old female child presented with a large lumbosacral mass and weakness of both lower limbs since birth. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a giant TMC. The child was operated on successfully. This is an interesting and rare case of "giant" TMC with partial sacral agenesis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
authors.forename: Sumit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bansal
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
authors.forename: Ashok Kumar
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Mahapatra
keywords: Giant terminal myelocystocele; good outcome; sacral agenesis; spinal dysraphism; surgery