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Spinal intradural epidermoid cyst: Case report.

Moussa Elmi Saad¹, Othmane El Manouni¹, Mahjouba Boutarbouch¹

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Mohammed Vth University, School of Medicine, Hôpital des Spécialités ONO, Rabat, Morocco.

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|May 22, 2023

Summary

This study reports a rare case of a spinal epidermoid cyst in an 18-month-old girl. Surgical removal led to improved neurological function, highlighting complete resection as the optimal treatment for these slow-growing tumors.

Keywords:

Intradural epidermoid cyst Laminectomy Spinal epidermoid cyst

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Pediatric Neurosurgery

Background:

Spinal epidermoid cysts are uncommon benign tumors with congenital or acquired origins.
Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing pediatric spinal tumors.

Observation:

An 18-month-old girl presented with intergluteal swelling, skin fistula, and lower limb weakness.
Spinal MRI revealed an intradural tumor (L3-L5) consistent with a dermal sinus tract.

Findings:

Surgical resection of the pearly white intradural tumor confirmed it as an epidermoid tumor.
Post-operative follow-up showed significant improvement in the patient's neurological deficits.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering spinal epidermoid cysts in pediatric patients with neurological deficits and spinal abnormalities.
Complete surgical excision is the recommended treatment, offering favorable outcomes for spinal epidermoid cysts.