Concomitant dermoid cysts of conus medullaris and cauda equina

Concomitant dermoid cysts of conus medullaris and cauda equina.

Dr. Asdrubal Falavigna – Rua General Arcy da Rocha Nóbrega 401 / 602 95040-290 Caxias do Sul RS Brasil. E-mail: [email protected] Spinal dermoid cysts are benign tumors that results from congenital or adquired ectodermal inclusions. Histologically they are characterized by the presence of dermal structures. These tumors account for 0.8%–1.1% of all primary spinal tumors with the majority occu...

Dermoid Cysts of Conus Medullaris and Cauda Equina Cord: A Case Report

Background and Importance: Conus medullaris dermoid cysts are benign lesions, usually observed in the lumbosacral region of ​​ the spinal canal. Such lesions are often associated with congenital dermal sinus tracts and spinal dysraphism. Case Presentation: We reported a 37-year-old man with progressive paralysis in left lower limb distal presented to our clinic. The MRI of the lumbar spine, as...

Conus medullaris and Cauda Equina Syndromes

Conus medullaris and Cauda Equina Syndromes

Conus medullaris and Cauda Equina Syndromes