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

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Aditi Gujarathi, Abhijit Patil, Naware S. S, Kulkarni Vilas M (2014).  Intramedullary Dermoid Cyst- A Rare Case Report. Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 3(2), 136-139. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-126589