Skull Base 2008; 18(3): 213-216
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023230
CASE REPORT

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Intracranial Enterogenous Cyst Extending into Both Supratentorial and Infratentorial Compartments: Case Report and Review of the Literature

M. Marchionni1 , C. Smith2 , M.S. Eljamel1
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, United Kingdom
  • 2Department of Pathology, University of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Publication History

Publication Date:
08 January 2008 (online)

ABSTRACT

Intracranial enterogenous cysts are rare. There have been only two cases reported of such cysts that extended into both the infratentorial and supratentorial compartments. We add a third case and review the literature to assess their pathogenesis, clinical features, and management.

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M.S. EljamelM.B.B.Ch. M.D. 

Head and Clinical Leader, Department of Neurosurgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School

Dundee DD1 9SY, United Kingdom

Email: m.s.eljamel@dundee.ac.uk