Intramedullary inclusion cysts of the cervicothoracic junction. Report of two cases in adults and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Intramedullary inclusion cysts are extremely rare within the rostral spinal cord. In this case report the authors outline the clinical features and surgical treatment of one dermoid cyst and one epidermoid cyst of the cervicothoracic junction. The authors also include a relevant literature discussion regarding the treatment and the embryological origin of these lesions.
Medical subject headings
- Dermoid Cyst
- Epidermal Cyst
- Neurosurgical Procedures
- Spinal Cord Diseases
Anatomy
- cervical spine
- thoracic spine
- hand