Cervicothoracic intramedullary teratoma in a 6-year-old child: A case report
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Mohammad Sattouf1,2,3,4, Ghassan Marwa2, Omar Khalaf1,2,3,4
1Division of Neurosurgery, Al-Mouwasat University Hospital, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
Background:
Intramedullary spinal teratomas are rare, accounting for 0.1% of spinal tumors. We report the successful surgical management of an extensive mature intramedullary teratoma (C6-T6) in a 6-year-old female presenting with spastic gait.
Case Description:
Despite the absence of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), a T4-T6 laminoplasty and microsurgical resection were performed. Histopathology confirmed a benign cystic teratoma. Postoperatively, the patient achieved complete clinical recovery at 24 months.
Conclusion:
This case demonstrates the feasibility of total resection for a rare pediatric intramedullary tumor in a resource-limited setting where IONM was unavailable. Furthermore, it highlights the application of laminoplasty as a useful technique for maintaining spinal stability and facilitating recovery.