Neurenteric cyst of the 4th ventricle. Case report and short review of the literature

Abstract

Intracranial neurenteric cysts are uncommon and occur usually in the posterior fossa. We report one case of a neurenteric cyst that was situated in the 4th ventricle. Total surgical removal was performed. One hundred cases having been published in the English language literature. We report on the imaging features of the tumor on several modalities as well as its histopathology. We further review the literature regarding this rare benign tumor entity. *Correspondence to: Potsi Stamatia, Asklipiou 10, Pilaia, Thessaloniki, Greece, Tel: +302310400000; Mob: +306977403145; Fax: +302310471056; E-mail: matinapotsi@hotmail.com