metrizamide and Teratoma

The occurrence of a myelomeningocele completely embodied within a lumbosacral teratoma is extremely rare. We report on the clinical presentation, radiological appearance, surgical treatment, and histological make up of such a lesion.

Topics: Female; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Lumbosacral Region; Meningomyelocele; Metrizamide; Myelography; Spinal Neoplasms; Teratoma; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Metrizamide seems to be a suitable contrast medium for ventriculography and myelography. This contrast medium is less toxic and far less epileptogenic and spasmogenic than the other water-soluble contrast media in current use. No serious complications were noted in the present series. Transient changes in EEG were recorded, mainly with cervical myelographies. However, it is too early to evaluate the long-term side effects.

Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Cerebral Aqueduct; Cerebral Ventricle Neoplasms; Cerebral Ventriculography; Child; Child, Preschool; Contrast Media; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Intervertebral Disc Displacement; Metrizamide; Middle Aged; Myelography; Neoplasm Metastasis; Neurilemmoma; Pineal Gland; Spinal Cord Neoplasms; Teratoma