Intramedullary mature teratoma of the conus medullaris

Teratoma is a tumor that derivatives from all three primitive germ layers and spinal intramedullary teratomas are very rare lesions. The primary treatment modality for these tumors is surgical resection, and total resection should be the aim. However, subtotal resection is a valid alternative to pre...

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Published in:Journal of neurosciences in rural practice 2016-04, Vol.7 (2), p.305-307
Main Authors: Oktay, Kadir, Cetinalp, Nuri, Ozsoy, Kerem, Olguner, Semih, Sarac, Mustafa, Vural, Sakir
Format: Article
Language:English
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Analysis
Case Report
Diagnosis
Excision (Surgery)
Intraoperative monitoring
Teratoma
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Summary:Teratoma is a tumor that derivatives from all three primitive germ layers and spinal intramedullary teratomas are very rare lesions. The primary treatment modality for these tumors is surgical resection, and total resection should be the aim. However, subtotal resection is a valid alternative to prevent traumatizing adjacent functional neural tissue. In this report, we presented a case of a 12-year-old male patient with spinal teratoma of the conus medullaris. We describe the presentation, evaluation, and treatment of this rare disease.
ISSN:0976-3147
0976-3155
DOI:10.4103/0976-3147.176186