Neurenteric cysts are rare lesions of the spinal cord, constituting less than 1.3%
of all spinal cord tumors. Approximately 90% of neurenteric cysts are located in the
intradural extramedullary compartment, while the remaining 10% are divided between
an intradural intramedullary or extradural location. They are usually extramedullary
and found in the lower cervical and thoracic spine. We report a case of 8 year old
child with totally solid calcified intramedullary cyst which has hitherto not been
reported in literature. We discuss the challenges faced in the diagnosis and surgical
management of such lesions and a brief review of pertinent literature.
Key-words:
Enterogenous cyst - intramedullary lesions - myelotomy - ziploc technique - neurenteric
cyst
