Intramedullary Mature Teratoma of Cervical spine in an Infant
Spinal Teratomas are rare tumor and cervical intramedullary location in infancy still rarer. Only eleven cases of cervical intramedullary teratoma in pediatric patients is reported in available literature (1, 11).We are reporting a case of an infant presenting with cervical mature teratoma with ass...
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doaj-798216473b284786a21a074e3bacb9a72020-11-25T01:05:14ZengLondon Academic PublishingRomanian Neurosurgery1220-88412344-49592014-09-01213Intramedullary Mature Teratoma of Cervical spine in an InfantRakesh KumarAmit ChandukaDevendra PurohitRadhe Shyam MittalRonyl Kaushal Spinal Teratomas are rare tumor and cervical intramedullary location in infancy still rarer. Only eleven cases of cervical intramedullary teratoma in pediatric patients is reported in available literature (1, 11).We are reporting a case of an infant presenting with cervical mature teratoma with associated dysraphism, adding the next in this rare case series. Arising as a result of dysembryogenesis, these lesions by virtue of their content are difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Heterogeneous intensities on MRI produced by intralesional lipomatous and osseous elements are helpful but rarely enough to diagnose the tumor. Histology is confirmatory. Mature teratomas generally have good prognosis and a timely intervention can prevent further neurological deterioration. However a strict clinical and radiological follow up is recommended. https://www.journals.lapub.co.uk/index.php/roneurosurgery/article/view/774IntramedullarySpinal tumourTeratoma |
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Rakesh Kumar Amit Chanduka Devendra Purohit Radhe Shyam Mittal Ronyl Kaushal |
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Intramedullary Mature Teratoma of Cervical spine in an Infant |
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Intramedullary Mature Teratoma of Cervical spine in an Infant |
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Intramedullary Mature Teratoma of Cervical spine in an Infant |
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Intramedullary Mature Teratoma of Cervical spine in an Infant |
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Intramedullary Mature Teratoma of Cervical spine in an Infant |
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intramedullary mature teratoma of cervical spine in an infant |
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London Academic Publishing |
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Romanian Neurosurgery |
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1220-8841 2344-4959 |
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2014-09-01 |
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Spinal Teratomas are rare tumor and cervical intramedullary location in infancy still rarer. Only eleven cases of cervical intramedullary teratoma in pediatric patients is reported in available literature (1, 11).We are reporting a case of an infant presenting with cervical mature teratoma with associated dysraphism, adding the next in this rare case series. Arising as a result of dysembryogenesis, these lesions by virtue of their content are difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Heterogeneous intensities on MRI produced by intralesional lipomatous and osseous elements are helpful but rarely enough to diagnose the tumor. Histology is confirmatory. Mature teratomas generally have good prognosis and a timely intervention can prevent further neurological deterioration. However a strict clinical and radiological follow up is recommended.
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Intramedullary Spinal tumour Teratoma |
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