Intramedullary mature cystic teratoma of the conus medullaris: A case report
Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences, vol.50, no.2, pp.55-58, 2006 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 50 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2006
- Journal Name: Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences
- Journal Indexes: Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.55-58
- Keywords: Conus medullaris, Intramedullary teratoma, Mature cystic teratoma
- Ankara University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Intramedullary teratoma is extremely rare and to our knowledge has been reported in only nine cases in the literature. We report a case of mature cystic teratoma of the conus medullaris. The case was diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging and operated with microneurosurgical techniques.