Intramedullary mature cystic teratoma of the conus medullaris: A case report


KAHILOĞULLARI G., ERDEM A., HEPER A., Erden E.

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.