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Spinal arachnoid cyst without neural tube defect
M Gelabert-González1, J M Cutrín-Prieto, A García-Allut
1Department of Neurosurgery, Clinic Hospital of Santiago, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. cimigego@usc.es
Summary
Symptomatic spinal arachnoid cysts are rare in children. Surgical cyst fenestration led to full recovery in a 12-month-old girl with progressive leg weakness.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Spinal Cord Imaging
- Developmental Neurology
Background:
- Spinal arachnoid cysts are uncommon in pediatric patients.
- Often associated with neural tube defects like myelomeningocele.
- Can occur independently of spinal anomalies.
Observation:
- A 12-month-old female presented with progressive lower limb weakness.
- A lumbar intradural arachnoid cyst was identified as the cause.
- The patient had no other congenital spinal anomalies.
Findings:
- Surgical fenestration of the arachnoid cyst was performed.
- Complete resolution of neurological deficits was observed post-surgery.
- Demonstrates a positive outcome for this rare pediatric condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering arachnoid cysts in pediatric lower limb weakness.
- Suggests surgical intervention is effective for symptomatic spinal arachnoid cysts.
- Emphasizes the potential for full recovery in pediatric patients with timely treatment.