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Del Pino-Camposeco J, Villanueva-Castro E, Canela-Calderon O, Ponce-Gómez JA, Salazar Felix NA, Arriada-Mendicoa JN. Mature Spinal Teratoma: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e53785. [PMID: 38465043 PMCID: PMC10923608 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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We presented an unusual case of a teratoma in a 76-year-old female who began four years ago with paresthesias and hypoesthesias in the sacral and gluteal regions. She denied weakness or gait instability. The magnetic resonance imaging showed an intradural lesion within the cauda equina at levels L2-L3. We decided to perform a posterior midline approach to the lumbar region to expose L2-L3 levels. After doing the L2-L3 laminectomy and the durotomy, we found a solid lesion surrounded by nerve roots with heterogeneous content. Through the meticulous separation of the nerve roots surrounding the lesion, we punctioned it, observing the exit of melanocytic material. Histopathological findings showed germinal neoplasia without immature neuroepithelium or malignant component; therefore, the diagnosis of mature teratoma was made. The patient was discharged without any aggregate neurological deficit. At the six-month follow-up visit, the patient continued with paresthesia in the gluteal region without motor weakness and reported minimal gait improvement.
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- Jorge Del Pino-Camposeco
- Department of Neurosurgery, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía Manuel Velasco Suárez, Mexico City, MEX
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía Manuel Velasco Suárez, Mexico City, MEX
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía Manuel Velasco Suárez, Mexico City, MEX
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía Manuel Velasco Suárez, Mexico City, MEX
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugia Manuel Velasco Súarez, Mexico City, MEX
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Peeters SM, Uhr L, Chivukula S, McBride D, Everson R, Duong D, Yang I, Cornford M, Mlikotic A, Yong W, Kim W. Cervicomedullary junction mature teratoma with pulmonary differentiation and diastematomyelia in an adult - A rare case. Surg Neurol Int 2023; 14:334. [PMID: 37810313 PMCID: PMC10559391 DOI: 10.25259/sni_633_2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background Intradural extramedullary teratomas in the cervical or cervicomedullary region are rare in adults. Case Description We report a symptomatic, mature teratoma at the cervicomedullary junction in a 52-year-old Hispanic female who also has a type I diastematomyelia in the thoracolumbar spine. The patient underwent surgical resection of the lesion with the resolution of presenting symptoms. Histopathology of the lesion revealed a mature cystic teratoma with pulmonary differentiation. Conclusion We discuss the case along with a review of pertinent literature and considerations with regard to the diagnosis, etiology, prognosis, and management of this unusual pathology.
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- Sophie M. Peeters
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, United States
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- Department of Pathology, UCLA, Los Angeles, California, United States
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California, United States
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Eslami M, Ilaghi M, Shahabinejad E, Khajepour F, Karamouzian S, Reihani‐Kermani H. Mature teratoma of conus medullaris: A case report and review of literature. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7966. [PMID: 37767146 PMCID: PMC10520346 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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In conus medullaris, mature teratomas are rare. We report a case of a 40-year-old man who presented with urinary incontinence, low back pain, and muscle weakness. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a mass in conus medullaris (T11-L1), further confirmed as a mature teratoma by pathological examination. We identified 63 cases of conus medullaris teratoma over the past two decades by systematically analyzing the case reports. Findings demonstrated that most cases were diagnosed in the fourth decade of life, with the majority of cases (57.6%) being male. Lower back pain, radiating pain in the extremities, hypoesthesia, and urinary dysfunction are the most common clinical presentations among patients with teratoma of conus medullaris. Mature teratoma is the dominant pathologic subtype of teratomas in this region, comprising more than 95% of cases. Our case highlights the importance of considering spinal teratoma as a differential diagnosis in patients presenting with urinary incontinence and lumbar pain.
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- Masoud Eslami
- Department of NeurosurgeryKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
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- Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
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- Student Research CommitteeRafsanjan University of Medical SciencesRafsanjanIran
- USERN Office, Rafsanjan University of Medical SciencesRafsanjanIran
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- Department of NeurosurgeryKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
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Noureldine MHA, Shimony N, Jallo GI. Benign Spinal Tumors. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2023; 1405:583-606. [PMID: 37452955 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-23705-8_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Benign spinal intradural tumors are relatively rare and include intramedullary tumors with a favorable histology such as low-grade astrocytomas and ependymomas, as well as intradural extramedullary tumors such as meningiomas and schwannomas. The effect on the neural tissue is usually a combination of mass effect and neuronal involvement in cases of infiltrative tumors. The new understanding of molecular profiling of different tumors allowed us to better define central nervous system tumors and tailor treatment accordingly. The mainstay of management of many intradural spinal tumors is maximal safe surgical resection. This goal is more achievable with intradural extramedullary tumors; yet, with a meticulous surgical approach, many of the intramedullary tumors are amenable for safe gross-total or near-total resection. The nature of these tumors is benign; hence, a different way to measure outcome success is pursued and usually depends on functional rather than oncological or survival outcomes.
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- Mohammad Hassan A Noureldine
- Department of Neurosurgery and Brain Repair, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
- Institute for Brain Protection Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Saint Petersburg, FL, USA
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Danville, PA, USA
- Institute for Brain Protections Sciences, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Saint Petersburg, FL, USA
- Department of Surgery, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, USA
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- Institute for Brain Protections Sciences, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Saint Petersburg, FL, USA.
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Palacio-Uribe L, Perez-Roman RJ, Bryant JP, Brathwaite C, Pacheco-Jácome E, Niazi T. Cervical intramedullary teratoma: a case report and systematic review of the literature. Childs Nerv Syst 2022; 38:997-1004. [PMID: 34676426 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05385-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Here, we report a case of a 3-year-old female who presented to clinic with an enlarging mass in the posterior cervical midline. The mass was present since birth and demonstrated no cutaneous stigmata. Plain film, CT, and MRI of the cervical spine (C3-C5) revealed enlargement of the spinal canal, soft tissue calcification, spinal dysraphism, and an intramedullary, predominantly fatty, mass. The mass had associated calcifications and a highly proteinaceous cyst. Surgical resection of the spinal lesion was subsequently performed. Histopathological evaluation revealed a mature teratoma. Cervical spinal teratomas in the pediatric population are rare entities with few cases currently reported in the literature. We conducted a systematic review to outline the current evidence detailing cases of intramedullary spinal cord teratomas. Six articles were included for final review. All patients in the included articles underwent maximal surgical resection with one patient also receiving chemotherapy and radiation. With our report, we aim to add to the literature on cervical intramedullary spinal cord teratomas in the pediatric population.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1095 NW 14th Terrace, Miami, FL, 33136, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1095 NW 14th Terrace, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.
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- Department of Pathology, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1095 NW 14th Terrace, Miami, FL, 33136, USA.,Nicklaus Children's Hospital Division of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Miami, FL, USA
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Spinal Intradural Intramedullary Mature Cystic Teratoma in a Young Adult: A Rare Tumor. Case Rep Orthop 2022; 2022:9365719. [PMID: 35127191 PMCID: PMC8808163 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9365719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Intradural mature teratomas are spinal tumors containing all the germinal layers and rarely present in adulthood. This study describes an unusual case of intradural mature teratoma in a 19-year-old male who presented with persistent lower limb pain and difficulty in micturition. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan showed heterogeneously enhancing intramedullary mass in the L3-L4 vertebral region and was associated with tethering of the spinal cord. Scalloping of the posterior aspect of vertebral body and narrowing of the pedicles were present. Subtotal excision of the tumor was done because of its adherence to the conus. Attempt to completely excise such adherent intramedullary tumors can lead to permanent neurological deficits. The tissue was sent for histopathological examination which showed tissue from all the three germinal layers confirming the diagnosis. The patient showed improvement of symptoms following the surgery. This study also compared the literature of similar cases and the treatments available for this disease.
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Hachicha A, Belhaj A, Karmeni N, Slimane A, Bouali S, Kallel J. Intramedullary spinal cord tumors: A retrospective multicentric study. JOURNAL OF CRANIOVERTEBRAL JUNCTION AND SPINE 2021; 12:269-278. [PMID: 34728994 PMCID: PMC8501820 DOI: 10.4103/jcvjs.jcvjs_64_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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CONTEXT Intramedullary tumors are neoformations taking part on the spinal cord, and they are a rare pathology. Due to the rarity of such lesions, clinical studies take years to ensure a decent feedback with a significant number of cases. DESIGN Our study is retrospective and descriptive. PARTICIPANTS We share a Tunisian multicentric experience of 27 years through a retrospective study of 120 cases of spinal cord tumors that have been operated in six different centers. OUTCOME MEASURES The clinical, radiological, and histological findings have been analyzed along with postoperative results and tumoral progression so that we could conclude to some factors of prognosis concerning the management of these tumors. RESULTS The mean age of our patients is 33.84 years. We had 57 males and 63 females. The most frequent revealing symptom was motor trouble presented as frequent as 77.5% of the patients. Glial tumors were represented in 81 of the cases (67.5%) and nonglial by 39 cases (32.5%). Glial tumors we found were essentially 39 ependymomas and 35 astrocytomas. Surgical resection is key in the management of these lesions; the quality of tumoral resection was a significant factor of disease progression as subtotal resection is correlated to more important progression than total one. CONCLUSION We conclude this work with some statements. In terms of functional results, age is not a significant factor. Presurgical functional state, the histological type, and the extent of surgical resection are the important factors.
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- Anis Hachicha
- Department of Neurosurgery, Tunisia Faculty of Medicine, National Institute of Neurology Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tunisia Faculty of Medicine, National Institute of Neurology Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tunisia Faculty of Medicine, National Institute of Neurology Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tunisia Faculty of Medicine, National Institute of Neurology Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tunisia Faculty of Medicine, National Institute of Neurology Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Tunisia Faculty of Medicine, National Institute of Neurology Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
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Chen Y, Li Z, Chen X, Yin Y, Qiao G. Surgical Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Conus Medullaris Teratoma: A Single-Center Experience of 39 Patients. World Neurosurg 2020; 143:e374-e383. [PMID: 32730968 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.07.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Conus medullaris teratomas are extremely rare, and the treatment experience has been limited. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics, radiological features, surgical outcomes, and prognosis of patients with conus medullaris teratoma. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the data from 39 patients who had undergone surgical resection for conus medullaris teratomas from January 2008 to December 2018. All the operations were performed by 1 senior doctor. The clinical features, pre- and postoperative magnetic resonance imaging findings, pathological features, treatment strategies, and outcomes were analyzed. The neurological status was evaluated using the modified Japanese Orthopaedic Association scale score. RESULTS Of the 39 patients, the mean age was 30.9 years. Of the 39 patients, 20 were male and 19 were female. The symptom duration ranged from 0.3 to 252 months (mean, 61.6 months). Bladder and bowel dysfunction was the most common symptom (76.9%). Total resection was achieved in 25 patients (64.1%), subtotal resection in 11 (28.2%), and partial resection in 3 (7.7%). A mature teratoma was confirmed in all 39 patients. The neurological outcomes were improved 16 patients (45.7%), stable in 14 (40.0%), and aggravated in 5 (14.3%) at a mean follow-up of 62.7 months. Recurrence developed in 1 patient who had undergone subtotal resection. A second surgery with total resection was performed, and the patient's neurological symptoms were stable during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Total surgical resection is the optimal treatment strategy for patients with conus medullaris teratoma. Safe maximum tumor removal and residual tumor inactivation using electrocoagulation are recommended when total resection cannot be achieved. Surgery can provide a low recurrence rate and an acceptable low complication rate.
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- Yakun Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.
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Keykhosravi E, Tavallaii A, Rezaee H, Ebrahimzadeh K, Pishjoo M, Abdi R, Maftouh M, Aminzadeh B. Conus Medullaris Teratoma: Case Report and Literature Review. Brain Tumor Res Treat 2020; 8:119-123. [PMID: 32648386 PMCID: PMC7595849 DOI: 10.14791/btrt.2020.8.e14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 05/24/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Teratomas are benign germ cell tumors that usually found out of their anatomical origin. Teratomas usually are found in sacrococcygeal area, gonads, mediastinum, cervicofacial region and intracranial fossa. Spinal teratomas are rare. In this study we describe a case of conus medullaris teratoma which was diagnosed based on imaging studies. The patient underwent surgery. We did bilateral laminectomy. The mass lesion had an obvious and rigid attachment to the conus medullaris. The wall of the lesion was resected as much as possible, but total resection of the lesion's wall could not be done due to changes in neural monitoring. Previous related studies are reviewed.
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- Ehsan Keykhosravi
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Skull Base Research Center, Loghman Hakim Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
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Saridakis N, Koumantzia C, Libard S, Marklund N, Eleftheriou A. Intramedullary holocord mature teratoma in an adult- case report and review of the literature. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2020; 195:105925. [PMID: 32473578 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2020.105925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Nikolaos Saridakis
- Department of Neurology in Linköping and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Primary Health Care Center in Tannefors and Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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- Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology, Uppsala University, Sweden; Department of Pathology, Uppsala University Hospital, Sweden.
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- Lund University, Skane University Hospital, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Neurosurgery, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Neurology in Linköping and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.
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BACKGROUND Intramedullary cervical spinal cord teratomas (ICTs) are extremely rare, and diagnosis and treatment are challenging. We conducted a systematic review of the literature on the diagnosis and treatment of ICT. METHOD The presentation, imaging manifestations, diagnosis, management, surgery findings, prognosis and histology were reviewed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses guidelines. English-language studies and case reports published from inception to 2018 were retrieved. Data on presentation, imaging characteristics, diagnosis, management, surgery findings, outcomes, and histopathology were extracted. RESULTS Ten articles involving 10 patients were selected. The lesions were located in the upper cervical vertebrae in 4 cases, whereas in the lower cervical vertebrae in the remaining 6 cases. In 5 cases, the lesions were located on the dorsal side of the spinal cord, and in the center of the spinal cord in the remaining 5 cases. Quadriparesis (60%), paraplegia (30%), monoplegia (10%), and neck pain (50%) were the main presentations. The lesion appeared as a intramedullary heterogeneous signal during an MRI scan, and the lesion signal would be partially enhanced after the contrast medium was applied. All patients underwent surgical intervention through a posterior approach. Neurological function improved postoperatively in all patients. Two patients with pathology confirmed to be immature teratomas experienced recurrence. CONCLUSION ICTs are extremely rare entities that are mainly located in the center or dorsal part of the spinal cord which mainly manifest as quadriplegia and neck pain. MRI is a useful modality that provides diagnostic clues. Surgery from a posterior approach is the primary treatment, and the effect of adjuvant therapy remains uncertain. The prognosis is mainly related to the pathological nature of the tumor and not the method of resection.
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- Lishuai Wang
- Department of Oncology, The Second People's Hospital of Yibin
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin City
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chengdu
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chengdu
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- Department of Pediatric surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin City
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yibin, Yibin City
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Saffar H, Khorsand A, Faghih Jouibari M, Tavangar SM. Mature Cystic Teratoma of Spinal Cord in a 16-Year-Old Male: A Case Report. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY 2020; 15:45-47. [PMID: 32095150 PMCID: PMC6995675 DOI: 10.30699/ijp.2019.89854.1849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Teratoma is a type of multipotential cell tumor, which includes a mixture of two or three germinal layers of ectodermis, endodermis, and mesodermis. Although neonatal sacrococcygeal teratoma has been frequently reported, its occurrence in older age is not common. In this study, we report a rare case of spinal intradural mature cystic teratoma in a 16-year-old male, emphasizing on considering this unusual condition in differential diagnosis of spinal cord cystic tumors.
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- Hiva Saffar
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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de Oliveira AJM, Guirado VMDP, Yamaki VN, Frasseto FP. Intramedullary teratoma. AUTOPSY AND CASE REPORTS 2019; 9:e2019105. [PMID: 31641653 PMCID: PMC6771445 DOI: 10.4322/acr.2019.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Adilson José Manuel de Oliveira
- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculty of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, Department of Neurology. São Paulo, SP, Brazil.,Girassol Clinic, Neurosurgery service, Luanda, Angola
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculty of Medicine, Hospital das Clínicas, Department of Neurology. São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Hospital das Clínicas, Department of Pathology. São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Riedy LN, Kim M, Yun JJ, Borys E, Prabhu VC. Caudal Homeobox Gene-2 Staining Defines Intracranial Mature Teratoma with Differentiation to Colonic Adenocarcinoma. World Neurosurg 2019; 132:239-244. [PMID: 31520753 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.08.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Malignant transformation of a mature intracranial teratoma into an adenocarcinoma is an extremely rare event and portends a poor prognosis. The clinical progression, radiographic changes, histopathological findings, and immunohistochemistry findings from these unique cases might provide clues regarding this transformation. Caudal homeobox gene-2 (CDX-2) is a specific and robust marker for colonic adenocarcinomas and can also be used to identify differentiation of mature intracranial teratoma into colonic-type adenocarcinoma. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of the use of this specific marker for an intracranial malignancy. CASE DESCRIPTION We present the case of a 55-year-old right-handed Hispanic-American woman with progressive headaches who was found to have a left posterior parietotemporal tumor with intraventricular extension. Surgical debulking was performed, and the pathologic examination revealed a mature teratoma. Despite surgical resection and radiotherapy, the teratoma progressed to a malignant mature intracranial teratoma both radiographically and histologically. Histological analysis of the third specimen revealed a moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma. The tumor cells were positive for CDX-2 and cytokeratin 20 and negative for cytokeratin 7 and thyroid transcription factor-1, consistent with an enteric/colonic-type adenocarcinoma, demonstrating progressive atypia and malignancy. CONCLUSIONS Malignant transformation of a mature intracranial teratoma portends a poor prognosis. The exact histopathological diagnosis can facilitate treatment of these patients. CDX-2 is a specific robust marker for identifying differentiation of a mature intracranial teratoma into a colonic adenocarcinoma. This positive staining can also be observed in primary colonic and other adenocarcinomas. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the use of CDX-2 in the diagnosis of an intracranial malignancy. The triangulation of clinical progression, radiographic findings, and histopathological and immunohistochemistry findings provided clues regarding this unique transformation.
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- Loren N Riedy
- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois, USA.
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Diyora B, Kukreja S, Mulla M, Bhende B, Nayak N. Cervical Intramedullary Cystic Teratoma with Dermal Sinus Tract: A Case Report and Review of Literature. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2019; 9:631-635. [PMID: 30271065 PMCID: PMC6126304 DOI: 10.4103/jnrp.jnrp_30_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Intramedullary spinal teratomas are rare. We report a case in a 40-year-male who presented with progressive weakness over the right side of the body and gait imbalance. He had dermal sinus with hair patch over nape of the neck. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed cervical (C4–C7) intramedullary tumor with dermal sinus tract. C3–C7 laminectomy was performed and tumor excised along with the sinus tract. Histopathological examination revealed mature cystic teratoma. Gait ataxia was improved immediately while near complete recovery in motor power was achieved over a period of 2–3 weeks.
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- Batuk Diyora
- Department of Neurosurgery, LTMMC and LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, LTMMC and LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, LTMMC and LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, LTMMC and LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, LTMMC and LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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A case report of an intramedullary cervical teratoma in an adult patient with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy. Neurocirugia (Astur) 2019; 30:238-242. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neucir.2018.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 09/25/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Prasad GL, Divya S. A comprehensive review of adult onset spinal teratomas: analysis of factors related to outcomes and recurrences. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2019; 29:221-237. [PMID: 31227969 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06037-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE Spinal teratomas are rare tumours noted in adults and are commonly located in the thoracolumbar region. Currently, there appears to be a lack of clear consensus regarding the management and prognosis of these lesions. A comprehensive review along with an illustrative case managed at the author's institute has been presented. MATERIALS AND METHODS Online database search was performed for literature review. RESULTS A 26-year-old male presented with acute onset neurological deficits and imaging revealed features of conus teratoma. Subtotal resection was performed and patient achieved fair recovery. Including the present one, a total of 146 cases have been reported and were analysed. Mean age was 39.6 years (range 18-85 years) and males predominated. Limb weakness and backache were the commonest symptoms. Majority of the lesions were intramedullary and located in the thoracolumbar region. Complete resection (CR) was achieved in 45% of cases. All, except one, were mature teratomas. Recurrences were noted in nine (6.1%) cases. Outcome was good/excellent in 86 (60%) and fair/poor in 26 (18%) cases. The presence of pain, absence of limb weakness and CR were significantly associated with good outcomes. Furthermore, subtotal resection (STR) had significantly higher recurrence rates than CR. Four deaths (2.7%) were noted. CONCLUSIONS Total surgical resection is the standard treatment and appears to be beneficial both in terms of outcomes and recurrences. Overall, recurrences are rare and may be managed by re-surgery. In addition, the present report is the eighth case of adult spinal teratoma with an acute onset presentation. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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- G Lakshmi Prasad
- Department of Neurosurgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India.
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- Department of Orthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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A case of conus medullaris teratoma. J Clin Neurosci 2018; 47:123-126. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2017.09.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2017] [Accepted: 09/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Intradural Intramedullary Teratoma Presenting in the Lumbar Spine: Report of a Rare Case. World Neurosurg 2017; 106:1051.e5-1051.e8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.06.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 06/29/2017] [Accepted: 06/30/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Case report: A rare presentation of spinal teratoma in neonates: Two cases from Ethiopia. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY CASE REPORTS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2017.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Schmidt RF, Casey JP, Gandhe AR, Curtis MT, Heller JE. Teratoma of the spinal cord in an adult: Report of a rare case and review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci 2017; 36:59-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2016.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/15/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Wan W, Yang C, Yan W, Liu T, Yang X, Song D, Xiao J. Adult-onset intradural spinal teratoma: report of 18 consecutive cases and outcomes in a single center. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2017; 26:1917-1928. [DOI: 10.1007/s00586-016-4939-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2015] [Revised: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Wang H, Huang Y, Nie P, Dong C, Hou F, Hao D, Xu W. MRI findings in intraspinal mature teratoma. Clin Radiol 2016; 71:717.e1-8. [PMID: 27180081 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2016.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2016] [Revised: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 04/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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AIM To characterise and evaluate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images for their clinical value in diagnosing and assessing intraspinal mature teratoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS MRI images obtained from eight patients with a histopathologically verified intraspinal mature teratoma were analysed retrospectively regarding tumour location, size, and margins. Additionally, the signal intensity and enhancement pattern on MRI and other associated malformations were also assessed. RESULTS Three cases that contained fatty tissue showed markedly heterogeneous hyperintense signalling on T1-weighted images, and mixed hyperintense and hypointense signalling on T2-weighted images and fat-suppression sequences. All three of those cases showed an irregular peripheral fatty tissue signal, and one case showed additional patches of an interspersed calcification signal. The remaining five cases without fatty tissue displayed heterogeneous hyperintense signalling on T1-weighted images and T2-weighted images, and also on fat-suppression sequences. Four of the five cases showed additional patches of interspersed nodular calcification signals. Contrast-enhanced MRI images showed only slight enhancement (n=3). CONCLUSIONS MRI is regarded as the reference standard diagnostic technique to reveal the location of teratomas and the degree of spinal cord involvement. In most cases, MRI provides accurate anatomical and histological information, which is necessary for patients with suspected intraspinal mature teratoma.
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- H Wang
- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Puyang City Oilfield General Hospital, Puyang, Henan, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Radiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University Qingdao, Shandong, China.
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Oktay K, Cetinalp NE, Ozsoy KM, Olguner SK, Sarac ME, Vural SB. Intramedullary mature teratoma of the conus medullaris. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2016; 7:305-7. [PMID: 27114670 PMCID: PMC4821947 DOI: 10.4103/0976-3147.176186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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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.
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- Kadir Oktay
- Department of Neurosurgery, Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Asan Z, Kaymaz H, Kilitci A. Spinal intramedullary mature cystic teratoma in an adult. Br J Neurosurg 2016; 31:489-491. [DOI: 10.3109/02688697.2015.1135876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Ziya Asan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahi Evran University, Kirsehir, Turkey
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Pandey S, Sharma V, Shinde N, Ghosh A. Spinal intradural extramedullary mature cystic teratoma in an adult: A rare tumor with review of literature. Asian J Neurosurg 2015; 10:133-7. [PMID: 26396595 PMCID: PMC4553720 DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.161181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Spinal intradural extramedullary teratoma is a rare condition, more common in children than in adults often with a history of spinal dysraphism. Method: We reviewed the literature and Pubmed advanced search showed nine results of intradural extramedullary teratoma in adults which included five independent case reports and three cases in a case series. We reported a rare case of intradural extramedullary teratoma in an adult located opposite L4 vertebra with neither spinal dysraphism nor any history of the prior spinal procedure. Results: The occurrence of teratomas in the spine is extremely rare. Further, spinal intradural extramedullary teratoma is more common in children but a rare entity in adults. Conclusion: Although uncommon, spinal cord neoplasm should be considered in the differential diagnosis of backache or radicular pain associated with neurological deficits even in absence of spinal dysraphism or any spinal procedure.
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- Sharad Pandey
- Department of Neurosurgery, Sir Sunder Lal Hospital, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sir Sunder Lal Hospital, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sir Sunder Lal Hospital, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pathology, Sir Sunder Lal Hospital, IMS, BHU, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Alkherayf F, Arab AF, Tsai E. Conus Medullaris Teratoma with Utilization of Fiber Tractography: Case Report. J Neurol Surg Rep 2015; 76:e183-7. [PMID: 26251802 PMCID: PMC4521003 DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1555134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2014] [Accepted: 04/28/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective Conus medullaris teratomas are very rare tumors. Traditional preoperative diagnosis depended on the findings from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Tractography is a novel technique that has recently been utilized to diagnose spinal cord lesions. This case report shows that fiber tractography has great potential in preoperative diagnosis and postoperative follow-up of teratomas of the conus medullaris. Methods A 50-year-old man with a conus medullaris teratoma underwent tractography with the aim of visualizing the tumor in relation to the white matter tracts. The patient underwent a T12–L2 laminectomy, and the lesion was resected. The histopathology diagnosis was of a mature teratoma. Study Design Case report. Results Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and tractography provide more details about the white matter tracts in relation to space-occupying lesions that may be more sensitive than conventional MRI and have recently been utilized in spinal cord lesions. Fiber tracking has the ability to visualize the integrity of the white matter tracts at the level of the conus medullaris in relation to the lesion. The tracts appeared to be displaced by the lesion at the conus medullaris. Tractography also showed no white matter tracts within the lesion. Such findings are consistent with the characteristics of a benign lesion. Exploiting tractography in this case was helpful in predicting the nature of the lesion preoperatively and in planning the surgical intervention. Conclusions Conus medullaris teratomas mostly affect adults. Patients generally present with a long history of clinical symptoms prior to diagnosis. Surgery is required for diagnosis, and the goal should be complete tumor excision without sacrificing any neurologic functions. The use of DTI and tractography, in addition to conventional MRI, has the potential to be very valuable for the diagnosis, surgical planning, and follow-up of patients with conus medullaris teratomas.
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- Fahad Alkherayf
- Spine Program, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ; Clinical Epidemiology Program, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ; Division of Neurosurgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Spine Program, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ; Division of Orthopedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ; Division of Spine Surgery, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Spine Program, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ; Division of Neurosurgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Oh HS, Kim TW, Park KH. Spinal teratoma concomitant with intracranial lipid droplet dissemination. KOREAN JOURNAL OF SPINE 2015; 12:15-8. [PMID: 25883663 PMCID: PMC4398823 DOI: 10.14245/kjs.2015.12.1.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2014] [Revised: 01/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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A teratoma is a neoplasm that contains tissues originating from three germ cell layers at ectopic sites. The embryology of teratomas remains unclear. Teratomas are usually composed of cystic and solid components, and they are usually associated with syringomyelia. Cystic lesions of teratomas may rupture in a spontaneous, iatrogenic, or traumatic manner. Lipid droplets in the ventricles and subarachnoid space are rare. We managed a case of a spinal teratoma in the lumbar region in a 67-year-old man. He complained of nocturia, frequent urination, and difficulty in walking for 2 months. Radiographic imaging revealed a lumbar spinal intradural mass. Intracranial lipid droplets dissemination was also existed. The patient underwent surgery, and a diagnosis of mature teratoma was confirmed histopathologically. During the operation, the cystic portion of the intradural mass ruptured. During the hospital stay, the patient's mental status declined. On radiological examination, slightly enlarged ventricle size was observed. Dissemination of lipid droplets within ventricles occurs because of spontaneous, iatrogenic, or traumatic rupture. Additional lipid droplet dissemination to the intracranial space associated with neurologic deterioration after a spinal teratoma surgery should be considered when iatrogenic rupture of the cyst portion occurs.
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- Hyung Sug Oh
- Department of Neurosurgery, VHS Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, VHS Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Neurosurgery, VHS Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Vanguardia MK, Honeybul S, Robbins P. Subtotal resection of an intradural mature teratoma in an adult presenting with difficulty initiating micturition. Surg Neurol Int 2014; 5:23. [PMID: 24778911 PMCID: PMC3994692 DOI: 10.4103/2152-7806.127759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2013] [Accepted: 01/13/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background: Teratomas are tumors comprised of tissues from all three germ layers. Teratomas within the spine are exceedingly rare especially in the absence of either spinal dysraphism, congenital abnormalities of the spine, spinal surgery, or history of lumbar punctures. Virchow was the first to describe this occurrence in the spine in 1863 and since then, only a handful of cases have been reported. Case description: A 41-year-old male presented with a longstanding history of difficulty initiating micturition and lower back pain with recent onset of saddle paraesthesia and bilateral leg pain. He did not have a history suggestive of spinal trauma nor congenital abnormalities. Neurological examination was unremarkable. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the presence of an intradural extra axial lesion in the region of the cauda equine. At surgery, the lesion was found to be densely adherent to the conus and a subtotal resection was performed. Histological examination confirmed the lesion to be a mature teratoma. Postoperatively, he made a good recovery and there is no evidence of recurrence at one year follow-up. Conclusion: This case demonstrates that a teratoma without immature elements can be subtotally excised to reduce the risk of neurological morbidity.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia
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- Division of Tissue Pathology, PathWest QEII Medical Centre Nedlands, Western Australia
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Yamamoto J, Takahashi M, Nakano Y, Saito T, Kitagawa T, Ueta K, Miyaoka R, Nakamura E, Nishizawa S. Intratumoral hemorrhage because of primary spinal mixed germ cell tumor presenting with atypical radiological features in an adult. Spine J 2013; 13:e31-8. [PMID: 23953732 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.05.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2012] [Revised: 02/15/2013] [Accepted: 05/28/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT Germ cell tumors are known to arise in the central nervous system, usually in the intracranial regions. However, primary spinal mixed germ cell tumors are extremely rare. PURPOSE This is the first reported case of intratumoral hemorrhage because of a primary spinal mixed germ cell tumor consisting of germinoma and immature teratoma in the conus medullaris of an adult patient that presented with rapid changes on magnetic resonance image (MRI). We report this rare case and discuss the clinical manifestations of an intramedullary spinal mixed germ cell tumor in adult. STUDY DESIGN A case report. METHODS A 42-year-old woman experienced buttock numbness, and a spinal cord tumor was observed on the conus medullaris on MRI. The patient was scheduled for an operation in 1 month, but she developed sudden-onset neurologic deterioration. Rapid progression of the tumor was observed on follow-up MRI. The tumor was removed by emergency surgery and was identified as a primary mixed germinoma and immature teratoma. RESULTS The patient received adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy after gross total resection. The neurologic deficit of the patient was relieved, and recurrence of the tumor was not observed 26 months after the surgery. CONCLUSIONS We present this rare case and emphasize the necessity of precise diagnosis and early treatment of primary spinal germ cell tumor. Close observation on MRI is required after surgery, and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy should be considered according to the pathologic features.
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- Junkoh Yamamoto
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, 1-1 Iseigaoka, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu 807-8555, Japan.
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Li Y, Yang B, Song L, Yan D. Mature teratoma of the spinal cord in adults: An unusual case. Oncol Lett 2013; 6:942-946. [PMID: 24137441 PMCID: PMC3796388 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2013.1519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2013] [Accepted: 05/14/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Intraspinal mature teratomas rarely occur in adults. The present study describes an unusual case of adult intradural mature teratoma, which was completely resected. A 22-year-old female presented with an intermittent pinching pain in the lower right shank that had lasted for three months. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) results indicated a multicystic mass extending from the T12 to L2 vertebrae, and the tumors were certified as teratomas by a histopathological examination. The level of pain experienced by the patient was improved following the surgery. The present study also compared the literature concerning adult intradural mature teratoma, summarized the basic clinical characteristics and theory of origin of adult intradural mature teratoma and reviewed the available treatments for this disease.
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- Yuan Li
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan 450052, P.R. China
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Unusual association of intraspinal extramedullary teratoma with congenital scoliosis in an elderly adult: case report and literature review. EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE EUROPEAN SPINE SOCIETY, THE EUROPEAN SPINAL DEFORMITY SOCIETY, AND THE EUROPEAN SECTION OF THE CERVICAL SPINE RESEARCH SOCIETY 2012; 22 Suppl 3:S306-10. [PMID: 22674193 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-012-2385-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2011] [Revised: 05/17/2012] [Accepted: 05/22/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Intraspinal teratomas associated with congenital scoliosis are extremely rare, especially in an elderly adult. MATERIALS AND METHODS We report the seventh case of intraspinal extramedullary teratoma coexisting with congenital scoliosis in a patient older than 50 years, possibly the oldest patient documented in literature. A 56-year-old male suffered from low back pain that increased with calf numbness and foot weakness. Conventional radiography showed a congenital scoliosis due to incomplete segmentation of the L2 and L4 vertebras, and magnetic resonance images revealed a heterogeneous intraspinal extramedullary mass located at L4-S1. RESULTS The tumor was totally removed, and was confirmed as a mature teratoma on biopsy. The patient remains asymptomatic at 34-month follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Rare intraspinal teratoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of intraspinal mass, especially in patient with congenital scoliosis. Patient with mature teratoma may survive with out any symptoms in the long term. Progressing neurological deficit is a main indication for surgery. Excellent clinical outcomes could be achieved by surgical resection and dural sac decompression.
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Bouaziz M, Haouam K, Laouar O, Lankar A. [A case of cervical intradural extramedullary mature cystic teratoma: diagnosis and management]. Neurochirurgie 2010; 57:88-91. [PMID: 21087779 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2010.10.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2009] [Accepted: 08/10/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Spinal intradural extramedullary teratoma is a rare condition that develops more commonly in children than in adults. It may be associated with spinal dysraphism. We report an exceptional case of adult-onset intradural extramedullary teratoma of the cervical spinal cord and bulbomedullary junction with no evidence of spinal dysraphism and no history of previous spinal surgery and/or lumbar puncture. The patient was a 38-year-old woman whose chief complaint was progressive installation of a tetraparesis. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic tumor on both sides of the foramen magnum compressing the bulbomedullary junction. The tumor was totally surgically resected. The histopathological diagnosis was a mature teratoma.
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- M Bouaziz
- Service de neurochirurgie, hôpital Ibn Rochd, CHU Annaba, Algeria.
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Moon HJ, Shin BK, Kim JH, Kim JH, Kwon TH, Chung HS, Park YK. Adult cervical intramedullary teratoma: first reported immature case. J Neurosurg Spine 2010; 13:283-7. [PMID: 20672967 DOI: 10.3171/2010.3.spine09461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Intramedullary teratomas, particularly adult cervicothoracic lesions, are extremely rare. Up to now only 6 cases of intramedullary cervical teratomas have been reported in adults, and all of these were histologically mature. The authors present the case of a 35-year-old man with progressive myelopathic symptoms who was admitted through an outpatient clinic and was surgically treated. The characteristics, diagnosis, epidemiology, and treatment of cervical intramedullary teratomas in adults are also reviewed. Postoperative MR imaging showed that the tumor had been near totally removed, and severely adherent tissue remained ventrocranially with tiny focal enhancement on follow-up MR imaging. Pathological examinations revealed immature teratoma without any malignant component. Adjuvant therapy was not performed. Although no change in neurological findings and symptoms was apparent postoperatively, lesion regrowth was demonstrated on MR imaging 4 months after surgery. At 8 months postoperatively, myelopathic symptoms had developed and a huge intramedullary tumor recurred according to MR imaging. This case is the seventh reported instance of intramedullary cervical teratoma in an adult, and the first case report of the immature type with malignant features.
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- Hong Joo Moon
- Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Jian W, Ying W, Chao Y. Intramedullary spinal teratoma of the conus medullaris: report of two cases. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2010; 152:553-4. [PMID: 19639248 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-009-0466-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2008] [Accepted: 07/04/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The rare case of an intramedullary cervical spinal cord teratoma in an elderly adult: case report and literature review. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2009; 34:E973-8. [PMID: 20010388 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0b013e3181ba0fe5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN.: Case report and literature review. OBJECTIVES.: To report the very rare case of a mature intramedullary teratoma with exophytic extension localized to the uppermost cervical spinal level in a 65-year-old woman and review the pertinent medical literature. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA.: Cervical intramedullary teratomas are extremely rare in adults, especially in patients older than 50 years. METHODS.: The patient presented with progressive ataxia, mild bilateral kinetic hand tremors, and dizziness. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an intramedullary 1.7 x 1.3 x 2.3 cm mass at C1 with exophytic extension. A C1-C2 laminectomy and a partial suboccipital craniotomy were performed, followed by a subtotal microscopic resection of the tumor. Pathology was consistent with a mature teratoma. RESULTS.: After surgery, the patient's ataxia, tremor, and dizziness resolved almost immediately. CONCLUSION.: This report presents the very rare case of a mature intramedullary teratoma located in the upper cervical spine of an elderly patient, possibly the oldest patient documented with this type of lesion. The authors recommend a conservative subtotal surgical resection of cervical intramedullary tumors because it may improve symptoms that relate to direct mechanical cord compression and avoid further harm from a gross resection.
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Ijiri K, Hida K, Yano S, Iwasaki Y. HUGE INTRADURAL OSSIFICATION CAUSED BY A MATURE SPINAL TERATOMA. Neurosurgery 2009; 64:E1200-1; discussion E1201. [PMID: 19487866 DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000345939.06275.9a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Huge intradural ossifications in the spine are quite rare. We report for the first time a patient with a huge intradural ossification caused by a mature teratoma at the conus medullaris.
CLINICAL PRESENTATION
A 68-year-old woman presented with low back pain and gait disturbance. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a huge ossification at the tip of the conus medullaris.
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We performed L1 and L2 laminectomy and removed the mass completely. The pathological diagnosis was mature teratoma with remarkable ossification.
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This unusual case of intradural ossification demonstrated regressive changes in a mature teratoma. Despite its tight adhesion to the conus medullaris and cauda equina, the ossified tumor was atraumatically removed with an ultrasonic aspirator.
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- Kosei Ijiri
- Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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Arvin B, Pohl U, David K. Intramedullary cervical teratoma in an adult. Spine J 2009; 9:e14-8. [PMID: 19059809 DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2008.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2008] [Revised: 08/07/2008] [Accepted: 09/19/2008] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT Mature teratomas are extremely rare spinal tumors, and in the cervical spine presentation in an adult it is even more infrequent. To the best of our knowledge, only five previous intramedullary teratomas in an adult cervical spine have been reported. PURPOSE Here, we present another case of a cervical intramedullary mature teratoma in an adult and review the literature. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING Case report and review of the literature. PATIENT SAMPLE Thirty-four-year old man with initial symptoms of numbness of his left fingers, and later brachialgia of the whole arm. The diagnosis from initial manifestation of symptoms was relatively long (11 years). METHOD Case review and Medline/Internet search using key word adult, teratoma, cervical spine, and intramedullary. RESULT Case report presented. Only five cases of intramedullary cervical teratoma were found in the world literature. CONCLUSION Cervical intramedullary teratomas in adults are rare entities. The indolent nature of the condition often leads to late presentation. Surgery can result in good outcome and complete cure. This is, to our knowledge, only the sixth case of cervical teratoma in an adult.
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- Babak Arvin
- Department of Neurosurgery, Queen's Hospital, Rom Valley Way, Romford Essex, London RM7 0AG, UK.
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Sharma MC, Jain D, Sarkar C, Suri V, Garg A, Singh M, Mahapatra AK, Sharma BS. Spinal teratomas: a clinico-pathological study of 27 patients. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2009; 151:245-52; discussion 252. [PMID: 19247572 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-009-0212-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2008] [Accepted: 08/01/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Spinal cord teratomas are uncommon tumours. The diagnosis is rarely suspected before surgery and final diagnosis is invariably made at histopathological examination. METHODS We retrospectively analysed our neuropathology records for the last 20 years and all patients diagnosed as spinal teratomas were retrieved. The clinical and radiological features were noted. Slides were reviewed and the diagnosis was confirmed. FINDINGS During a period of 20 years, we found 27 examples of spinal teratomas. There was a wide age range and 37.3% presented in adulthood. Male predominance was observed both in children as well as adults. The dorso-lumbar location was common in children as well as in adults but an intramedullary location, in association with a myelomeningocele and split cord malformation, was more common in children. Twenty one patients had associated features of spinal dysraphism. Of the six who were not associated with this, five were adult patients. Radiologically mixed solid and cystic morphology, fat signal and areas of calcification were seen in one third of patients. All tumours except one showed benign (mature) components. Interestingly, two lesions contained mature renal tissue: one exhibited pulmonary differentiation and one had Wilm's tumour as a component of the teratoma. In five patients the initial sections showed epidermis with skin adenexal structures and a diagnosis of dermoid cyst was suspected but serial sectioning revealed other teratomatous components. All patients were treated with surgical excision. CONCLUSION Although there are no specific features on imaging, mixed solid and cystic morphology, fat signal and areas of calcification are helpful in the pre-operative diagnosis. Most of these lesions are diagnosed on histopathological examination after surgery and therefore thorough sampling and serial sectioning are mandatory to identify all components of the teratoma in order to avoid misdiagnosis.
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Sung KS, Sung SK, Choi HJ, Song YJ. Spinal intradural extramedullary mature cystic teratoma in an adult. J Korean Neurosurg Soc 2008; 44:334-7. [PMID: 19119471 DOI: 10.3340/jkns.2008.44.5.334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2007] [Accepted: 10/31/2008] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Spinal intradural extramedullary teratoma is a rare condition that develops more commonly in children than in adults and may be associated with spinal dysraphism. We report a rare case of adult-onset intradural extramedullary teratoma in the thoracolumbar spinal cord with no evidence of spinal dysraphism and without the history of prior spinal surgery. The patient was a 38-year-old male whose chief complaint was urinary incontinence. X-ray images of the thoracolumbar spine showed the widening of the interpedicular distance and posterior marginal erosion of the vertebral bodies and pedicles at the T11, T12, and L1 level. Magnetic resonance imagings of the lumbar spine showed a lobulated inhomogeneous high signal intradural mass (87x29x20 mm) between T11 and L1 and a high signal fluid collection at the T11 level. Laminectomy of the T11-L1 region was performed, and the mass was subtotally excised. The resected tumor was histopathologically diagnosed as a mature cystic teratoma. The patient's symptom of urinary incontinence was improved following the surgery.
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- Kyung-Soo Sung
- Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea
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Makary R, Wolfson D, Dasilva V, Mohammadi A, Shuja S. Intramedullary mature teratoma of the cervical spinal cord at C1-2 associated with occult spinal dysraphism in an adult. Case report and review of the literature. J Neurosurg Spine 2007; 6:579-84. [PMID: 17561750 DOI: 10.3171/spi.2007.6.6.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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There is a well-recognized association between dysontogenetic tumors of the spinal cord (including teratomas and enterogenous cysts) and dysraphic congenital spinal malformations. The authors present a case of an adult with an intramedullary mature teratoma (IMMT) at the level of C1-2 of the cord associated with dysraphic congenital spinal malformations. Intramedullary mature teratomas of the cervical region of the spinal cord are very rare in adults; only four such lesions have been reported, two of which involved upper cervical segments. Despite the potentially critical location of the tumor, monitored microsurgery resulted in complete removal of the tumor with an intact surrounding capsule, associated fibrous tract, and ellipse of skin with a central dimple. There was an excellent postoperative neurological outcome. The clinical features, imaging studies, treatment options, postoperative outcome, and plausible pathological correlations of IMMTs are discussed.
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- Raafat Makary
- Department of Pathology, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, Florida 32209, USA
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