Title: Intra-spinal Neurenteric Cyst in an adult- a case report of a rare anomaly
Authors: Meghadipa Mandal, Anadi Roy Chowdhury
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i9.13
Abstract
Neurenteric cysts are rarely encountered congenital anomalies that result from abnormal connection between endoderm and ectoderm in third week of intrauterine life. They may have varied clinical symptoms and age of presentation. Our case presented in mid years with gradually progressive lower limb radiculopathy, along with tingling and numbness. MRI revealed an intradural cystic mass in lumbar region. Full surgical excision was done and histopathological examination revealed an endoderm- lined cystic space. Hence, the diagnosis of Intraspinal Neurenteric cyst was made.
Keywords: Neurenteric cyst, Spinal cord, congenital anomaly, radiculopathy.
