Intradural-Intramedullary Spinal Teratoma with Syrinx Formation: A Case Report

Spinal teratomas, though rare among spinal tumors, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intradural-intramedullary lesions, especially in children presenting with urinary and fecal symptoms. Comprehensive imaging evaluation, including CT and MRI with characteristic findings such as c...

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Main Authors: Munna William, Shahroze Ahmed, Mudasira Habib, Noor Fatima, Ayesha Jamal, Abdul Sattar Anjum
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Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-05-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/11795476251341070
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Noor Fatima
Ayesha Jamal
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description Spinal teratomas, though rare among spinal tumors, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intradural-intramedullary lesions, especially in children presenting with urinary and fecal symptoms. Comprehensive imaging evaluation, including CT and MRI with characteristic findings such as cystic and solid components, the presence of fatty tissue, and associated spinal cord abnormalities like syrinx formation, can aid in early diagnosis. Surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment, and prompt intervention is crucial to prevent progression and alleviate symptoms in affected patients. Here, we discuss a case of an intradural-intramedullary teratoma in a 6-year-old child who was timely diagnosed using CT and MRI and treated with total surgical resection.
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spelling doaj-art-8a07c71fd6644053a2acedb05380ab422025-08-20T02:25:02ZengSAGE PublishingClinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports1179-54762025-05-011810.1177/11795476251341070Intradural-Intramedullary Spinal Teratoma with Syrinx Formation: A Case ReportMunna William0Shahroze Ahmed1Mudasira Habib2Noor Fatima3Ayesha Jamal4Abdul Sattar Anjum5Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, PakistanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, PakistanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, PakistanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, PakistanDepartment of Neurosurgery, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, PakistanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, PakistanSpinal teratomas, though rare among spinal tumors, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intradural-intramedullary lesions, especially in children presenting with urinary and fecal symptoms. Comprehensive imaging evaluation, including CT and MRI with characteristic findings such as cystic and solid components, the presence of fatty tissue, and associated spinal cord abnormalities like syrinx formation, can aid in early diagnosis. Surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment, and prompt intervention is crucial to prevent progression and alleviate symptoms in affected patients. Here, we discuss a case of an intradural-intramedullary teratoma in a 6-year-old child who was timely diagnosed using CT and MRI and treated with total surgical resection.https://doi.org/10.1177/11795476251341070
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Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports
title Intradural-Intramedullary Spinal Teratoma with Syrinx Formation: A Case Report
title_full Intradural-Intramedullary Spinal Teratoma with Syrinx Formation: A Case Report
title_fullStr Intradural-Intramedullary Spinal Teratoma with Syrinx Formation: A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Intradural-Intramedullary Spinal Teratoma with Syrinx Formation: A Case Report
title_short Intradural-Intramedullary Spinal Teratoma with Syrinx Formation: A Case Report
title_sort intradural intramedullary spinal teratoma with syrinx formation a case report
url https://doi.org/10.1177/11795476251341070
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