Abstract
Neurenteric cysts are rare congenital lesions of endodermal origin occurring in the spinal canal and infrequently in the posterior cranial fossa. The authors report the case of a 3-year-old child who presented with a recurrent third cranial nerve palsy. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a large cystic mass lesion in the ambient cistern on the right side, with compression of the anterolateral aspect of the brainstem. The patient underwent a craniotomy, complete excision, and a primary third cranial nerve repair. While there have been 3 reported cases of neurenteric cysts arising from the oculomotor nerve, this is the first documented case with a primary nerve repair.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 45-48 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Endodermal cyst
- Nerve repair
- Neurenteric
- Oculomotor nerve
- Peripheral nerve