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Dermoid Cyst of the Conus Medullaris in Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

F. Lakhdar

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Intramedullary dermoid cyst is a type of rare congenital intraspinal lesions especially those located in the conus medullaris and not associated with spinal dysraphism. The Management of DC is especially difficult in eloquent areas such as the conus medullaris, with tendency to recurrence and poorly respond to oncologic treatment.

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Intramedullary dermoid cyst is a type of rare congenital intraspinal lesions especially those located in the conus medullaris and not associated with spinal dysraphism. The Management of DC is especially difficult in eloquent areas such as the conus medullaris, with tendency to recurrence and poorly respond to oncologic treatment.

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Intramedullary dermoid cyst is a type of rare congenital intraspinal lesions especially those located in the conus medullaris and not associated with spinal dysraphism. The Management of DC is especially difficult in eloquent areas such as the conus medullaris, with tendency to recurrence and poorly respond to oncologic treatment.

Key concepts: Conus medullaris, Dermoid cyst, Medicine, Conus, Spinal cord, Anatomy, Intramedullary rod, Ependymoma

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