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Pediatric Traumatic Cervicothoracic Extradural Arachnoid Cyst

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background Extradural spinal arachnoid cysts are an uncommon cause of myelopathy in pediatric populations, typically originating from congenital defects in the dura mater. However, there are no documented cases of multiple traumatic arachnoid cysts in children. Case Description We report on a 3-year-old girl who presented with persistent neurologic deficits following a trauma, later diagnosed with multiple posttraumatic extradural arachnoid cysts. This is the first documented case of its kind in the literature. Conclusion The definitive treatment for these cysts is surgical resection of the cyst wall and obliteration of the defect. This case underscores the importance of considering traumatic origins in the differential diagnosis of pediatric myelopathy.

Source: WFNS Journal

DOI: 10.1055/a-2542-5441

Authors: Abrham Tadele, Biniam G. Egziabher, Milena G. Egziabher, Fasil Mesfin, Eyerusalem Bergene

Institution: St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4408788122