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  • Title: [Diagnosis and surgical treatment of intramedullary epidermoid cyst of the spinal cord].
    Author: Sun J, Zhang Q, Bao X.
    Journal: Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi; 1998 Jan; 36(1):52-3. PubMed ID: 11715543.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To discuss clinical diagnosis and surgical treatment of intra-medullary epidermoid cyst. METHODS: Ten intramedullary epidermoid cysts were confirmed by operatively and pathologically from 1978 to 1995. RESULTS: The tumors were located in the spinal cord. Clinical presentation of this tumor was not specific. On CT scans, eight tumors were characterized by a homogenous low-density lesion and well-defined limits. They usually did not enhance with contrast medium. On MR imaging, four tumors were characterized by an important variability of signal intensity, well-defined limits. All patients underwent resections of epidermoid cyst, 1 total resection, and 9 subtotal resections. Eight cases were followed up from half a year to seven years. No case recurred. CONCLUSION: Total resection of epidermoid cyst is the best choice.
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