Intramedullary Dermoid Cyst- A Rare Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
A 35 years old male came with complaints of low back ache radiating to right lower limb and is associated with tingling numbness and thin stream of urine since 1 year. Radiograph lumbo-scaral spine came out to be normal and thus MRI lumbo-sacral spine was done which revealed an intramedullary spinal tumor. Subsequent CT scan was done for the patient. Considering the tumor characteristics, diagnosis of intramedullary dermoid was made.
Authors and Affiliations
Aditi Gujarathi , Abhijit Patil , Naware S. S , Kulkarni Vilas M
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP126589
- DOI -
- Views 88
- Downloads 0
Mesenteric Microcystic/Reticular Schwannoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Microcystic/reticular schwannoma is a rare variant of schwannoma with a predilection for visceral locations including the gastrointestinal tract. Due to overlapping features with other tumours, unawareness of this tu...
A Study of Bone Marrow Examination in Cases of Pancytopenia
Bone marrow examination (aspiration and biopsy) carried out in 30 cases having pancytopenia, had megaloblastic anemia as the commonest cause (46.6%) of pancytopenia. Other common conditions presenting as pancytopenia wer...
Ophthalmological Pointers to Hepatic Disorders in Children
The value of ophthalmological examination is often overlooked when we deal with disorders of hepatobiliary system. There is a wide spectrum of genetic, metabolic and other acquired disorders in infants and children that...
Relevance of Vascular Sciences Research
-
Morphometry and Relations of the Rectum to the Various Anatomical Landmarks: A Cadaveric Study
Background: The present study aimed to calculate the length of the rectum, its anterior peritoneal reflection and to assess the relations of the rectum to the various anatomical landmarks in cadavers. Also, to observe an...