J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1990 Jul;19(7):1053-1057.

Supratentorial Intracerebral Neuroepithelial Cyst: Case Report

• Ha YI
• Rim HJ

Abstract

The authers report a case of intracerebral extraventricular cyst of possible neuroectodermal origin, presenting as a right frontotemporoparietal mass lesion which has no communication with the subaracnhnoid space or ventricular system. A 4 months old male patinet recovered rapidly after partial removal of cystic wall, cystoventriculostomy and cystoperitoneal shunt. The pathogenesis and principles of diagnosis and surgical management of this rare lesion is discussed.

Keyword

Neuroepithelial cyst; Intracerebral supratentorial; Infant; Cyst

MeSH Terms

Diagnosis
Humans
Infant
Male
Neural Plate