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Lumbar teratoma with intraspinal extension.

Authors :
Sözübir S
Rizalar R
Incesu L
Görk L
Aritürk E
Bernay F
Gürses N
Source :
Pediatric surgery international [Pediatr Surg Int] 1996 Jun; Vol. 11 (5-6), pp. 421-2.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

Teratomas are childhood tumours especially notable for their diversity of anatomic locations and biological behaviour. We present an extremely rare occurrence of a lumbar teratoma with intraspinal extension. The importance of thorough preoperative evaluation and magnetic resonance imaging for tumours in this location is also emphasised.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0179-0358
Volume :
11
Issue :
5-6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric surgery international
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24057739
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00497836