A RARE CAUSE OF LOWER LIMB PAIN - INTRAMEDULLARY DERMOID - A CASE REPORT
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Date
2022-03
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Indian Society For Health And Advanced Research
Abstract
Dermoid cyst is a benign tumor. It accounts for only 1-2% of intra spinal tumors. -It is most common in children less than 10yrs of age accounting for 10-17%. -Only 1% of dermoid cyst occurs intramedullary. The usual sites are lumbosacral spine(60%), thoracic spine(10%), and cervical spine(10%). -The common presentation is with pain in lower limbs, back pain, balance problems, numbness and weakness, seizures, headaches. Here we are presenting 4 year male child.
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Dermoid cyst, Intraspinal tumor, Intramedullary, Lumbosacral spine.
Citation
Krishnamoorthi Dr. Rangasamy, Arpitha Dr. Yadavalli, Saranya Dr. R., Talikoti Dr. Mallikarjun, P Dr. Muralidharan.. A RARE CAUSE OF LOWER LIMB PAIN - INTRAMEDULLARY DERMOID - A CASE REPORT. Indian Journal Of Applied Research. 2022 Mar; 12(3): 46-47