• Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Dec 2001

    Case Reports

    Epidermoid cyst of the thoracic spine: case history.

    • A M Scarrow, E I Levy, P C Gerszten, S M Kulich, C T Chu, and W C Welch.
    • Department of Neurological Surgery, Presbyterian Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop Street, Suite B-400, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. amscarrow@hotmail.com
    • Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2001 Dec 1; 103 (4): 220-2.

    AbstractEpidermoid 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 examination 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.

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