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

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.

KEYWORDS

Enterogenous cyst - neurenteric cyst - infratentorial - supratentorial

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