@article{ajmcr2021986,
author={{Qadhi, Sharif Al and Laiq, Simin and Salhotra, Neeraj and Lukas, Jospaul and Hajri, Zahra Al and Tunbi, Bashar Al and Kheder, Fahad Al and Hashim, Mohammad and Jabri, Muna Al and Hatmi, Afaf Rashid Al},
title={Neurenteric Cyst at Craniovertebral Junction: An Uncommon Presentation},
journal={American Journal of Medical Case Reports},
volume={9},
number={8},
pages={407--410},
year={2021},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmcr/9/8/6},
issn={2374-216X},
abstract={Neurenteric cysts, also known as endodermal cysts and enterogenous cysts, are rare benign cysts. Neurenteric cysts may be associated with congenital malformations, such as spinal dysraphism, or may occur as solitary lesions. Most are located in the spine, in the intradural, extramedullary and intraspinal space.  Rare examples may occur intracranially, and rarer examples may occur at the craniovertebral junction. Clinically, solitary neurenteric cysts present with mass effect symptoms such as compression of spinal cord and adjacent nerve roots.  We present a case of a 28-year-old male patient with a histologically confirmed neurenteric cyst located at the cervicomedullary or craniovertebral junction with presenting symptoms of neck pain and severe debilitating weakness of all four limbs. The patient underwent successful surgical resection, with gradual improvement in his symptoms. We also present a review of  literature, including the clinical features, histological characteristics, and management options for patients with neurenteric cyst in the craniovertebral junction.},
doi={10.12691/ajmcr-9-8-6}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}