J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2003 May;33(5):512-513.

Multiple Intramedullary and Intradural Epidermoid Cysts in the Conus Medullaris and the Lumbar Spine: Case Report

• Jang JS
• Lee SH

Abstract

Intramedullary epidermoid tumors are rare. To our knowledge, this is the first description of a multiple intraspinal epidermoid tumor, including the intramedullary conus medullaris and an intradural lesion in the lumbar spine. The authors report the case of a 43-year-old woman presenting with progressive paraparesis. A thoraco-lumbar lesion was confirmed as an epidermoid cyst from histopathology. The clinical, radiological and surgical features, as well as a brief critical review of the literature are included.

Keyword

Multiple epidermoid cysts; Intramedullary tumor

MeSH Terms

Adult
Conus Snail*
Epidermal Cyst*
Female
Humans
Paraparesis
Spine*