Epidermoid cyst of the thoracic spine: Case history

Alan M. Scarrow; Elad I. Levy; Peter C. Gerszten; Scott M. Kulich; Charleen T. Chu; William C. Welch

doi:10.1016/S0303-8467(01)00156-1

Epidermoid cyst of the thoracic spine: Case history

Alan M. Scarrow
, Elad I. Levy
, Peter C. Gerszten
, Scott M. Kulich
, Charleen T. Chu
, William C. Welch

Neurosurgery

University of Pittsburgh

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Abstract

Epidermoid cysts of the spinal cord are very rare tumors. We report a 31 year-old female who presented with a 5 months history of progressive lower extremity weakness and spasticity. Magnetic resonance imaging of the thoracic spine revealed a 2 cm intradural, extramedullary mass at the T4-5 level. A T4 and T5 osteoplastic laminotomy with complete removal of the intradural mass was performed. Intraoperative and final histological examinataion revealed an epidermoid cyst. Epidermoid cysts must be a consideration for intradural, extramedullary lesions of the spinal cord. Complete surgical resection offers the patient an opportunity for good neurologic outcome.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	220-222
Number of pages	3
Journal	Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery
Volume	103
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0303-8467(01)00156-1
State	Published - 2001

Keywords

Epidermoid
Spasticity
Thoracic spine

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