Characteristics and management of neurenteric cysts in the pediatric population: patient series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurenteric cysts (NECs) can form anywhere along the neuroaxis.

Observations

Thirteen patients with NECs were treated at a single institution: 7 with intraspinal lesions and 6 with cranial lesions. Spinal cysts presented with pain (28.6%), scoliosis (42.9%), gait changes (28.6%), and progressive weakness (14.3%). Infratentorial cysts (n = 4) presented with headache and neck pain; the CN III cyst (n = 1) presented with CN III palsy, headaches, and facial pain; and the convexity NEC (n = 1) presented with seizures. Complete resection was achieved without recurrence for all spinal and infratentorial NECs. Both supratentorial NECs had radiographic recurrence within 1 year of surgery, one of which recurred after gross-total resection. The CN III NEC did not require rei

SUBMITTER: Mosher AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305360 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature