Jornal de Neurologia Pediátrica e Medicina

Spinal Epidermoid in a Child: A Case Report

Abstract

Prachi Saxena

Spinal epidermoids are rare, and encompass less than 1% of the lesions seen in the spine. They are seen frequently in association with dysraphism, sinuses and other congenital anomaly of the spine. Aquired epidermoids are seen in conjuncture with repeated lumbar punctures and trauma. The presence of an epidermoid without any of the above mentioned associated lesions or trauma is very rare. We present a case of a de novo epidermoid of the dorsal spine without dysraphism, trauma or syndromic association which was successfully identified and removed surgically with no deficits for the patient. We present a review of relevant literature along with this case report.