Aggressive Enterogenous Cyst with Extensive Craniospinal Spread: Case Report

199975 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Barbara W. Zaias · City Of Hope National Medical Center

Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first report of widespread craniospinal dissemination associated with the incomplete resection of an enterogenous cyst. Although a rare complication, it emphasizes the advantages of early, aggressive surgery.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Teratomas and Epidermoid Cysts Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 44, Issue 2, pp. 401-404

DOI: 10.1097/00006123-199902000-00098

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