J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1999 Sep;28(9):1359-1365.
Ependymal Cysts
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Hallym University Kang-Nam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Pusan, Korea.
- 3Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Kosin University, Pusan, Korea.
Abstract
- The authors report four cases of ependymal cysts. Among the benign cystic lesions of neuroepithelial origin, ependymal cysts have been reportedly located in the cerebral parenchyme. This usually become symptomatic after 40 years of age, although it is generally thought to be congenital in origin. Symptomatic cases have been treated effectively with resection of the cyst or shunting procedures. Stereotactic removal of the cyst was also a good alternative as management in the authors' cases. Differential diagnosis is mandatory with other benign intraparenchymal cystic diseases.
