Is total excision of spinal neurenteric cysts possible

摘要: Spinal neurenteric cysts are intradural cystic lesions. These represent a part of the spectrum developmental anomalies. rare Most data in literature is review case reports. This made us evaluate our results 23 cases and literature. retrospective study patients managed at institute over 20 years. The slides were retrieved histopathological features studied. Twenty less than 30 years old 21 males. Follow-up was available for with mean duration 71 months (range 2 to years). typical presentation backache progressive neurological deficits pertaining level. Atypical presentations as acute onset, recurrent episodic events aseptic meningitis also noted. cervicothoracic region most common site. 16 had cyst extramedullary plane seven intramedullary location. Associated vertebral anomalies hemivertebrae, Klippel – Feil spi...