What is a neurenteric cyst?
Abstract. Objectives: Neurenteric cysts (NCs) of the central nervous system (CNS) are cystic congenital lesions that may occur anywhere along the neural tube. They are most common in the spinal region, in the lower part of the cervical and upper thoracic spine.
What causes neurenteric cyst?
Neurenteric cysts are uncommon, benign lesions that are rarely located intracranially. These cysts are likely due to aberrant embryologic development of the notochord. Clinically, neurenteric cysts may present with symptoms of mass effect, or they can be asymptomatic and incidentally discovered.
Is total excision of spinal neurenteric cysts possible?
Total excision is the choice of treatment. However, partial excision is a feasible option in intramedullary lesions and when significant adhesions occur. Although associated with higher risk of recurrence, the outcome is still good in these patients on re-excision.
What is Tarlov cyst?
Tarlov cysts are fluid-filled sacs that most often affect nerve roots at the lower end of the spine. Such cysts typically cause no symptoms and are found incidentally on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies done for other reasons.
What is a esophageal duplication cyst?
Esophageal duplication cysts are rare inherited lesions usually diagnosed in early childhood. Most of them are found in the mediastinum and manifest themselves as separate masses along or in continuity with the native esophagus. Their prevalence remains unknown and they are treated either surgically or endoscopically.
Can an epidermal inclusion cyst be cancerous?
Are epidermal inclusion cysts cancerous? Epidermal inclusion cysts are common and typically harmless, but rarely can become malignant (cancerous). Approximately 1% have been shown to transform into malignancy.
Is a Tarlov cyst serious?
Tarlov cysts are a condition where you develop cysts on the nerves of your spine. These pockets of fluid aren’t life-threatening, but they can lead to symptoms like pain or muscle weakness. The cysts are treatable but may require spine surgery to remove them completely.
How are esophageal cysts removed?
Once diagnosed, the definitive treatment for esophageal cysts is surgical excision. Most cysts are resected due to active symptoms. However, cysts that are incidentally found and asymptomatic are surgically resected to prevent potential complications from untreated duplication cysts.
What is duodenal duplication?
Duodenal duplication, a rare congenital malformation, can also be observed in adulthood. Although it can be cystic or tubular, communicating or non-communicating, cystic and non-communicating forms are the most common. Several complications, such as obstruction, bleeding, perforation and pancreatitis, may result.