Cystic dilation of a ventriculus terminalis. Case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2017.1340585
Abstract: Abstract The ventriculus terminalis (VT) is a small ependyma-lined cavity within the conus medullaris that is in direct continuity with the central canal of the spinal cord. Cystic dilatation of the ventriculus terminalis on its… read more here.
Keywords: dilation ventriculus; ventriculus terminalis; cystic dilation; terminalis case ... See more keywords
Ventriculus terminalis or conus medullaris arachnoid cyst: a diagnostic dilemma
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250812
Abstract: © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2022. No commercial reuse. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. DESCRIPTION A woman in her late 30 s complained of leg paraesthesias more prominent on the left, mild gait… read more here.
Keywords: cyst wall; leg; cyst; arachnoid cyst ... See more keywords
Cystic dilatation of ventriculus terminalis: report of two cases
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DOI: 10.15406/mojwh.2018.07.00174
Abstract: Ventriculus terminalis (VT) or fifth ventricle is a space filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which is coated by ependymal cells in conus medullaris of medulla spinalis. It was first described by Stilling in 1859. In… read more here.
Keywords: ventriculus terminalis; dilatation ventriculus; dilatation; report ... See more keywords
Usefulness of cyst-subarachnoid shunt using syringo-subarachnoid shunt tube for symptomatic enlarging ventriculus terminalis: A case report and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.25259/sni_120_2023
Abstract: Background: The ventriculus terminalis (VT) is a cystic embryological remnant of the conus medullaris that usually regresses after birth. This structure rarely persists into adulthood and may produce neurological symptoms. We recently encountered three cases… read more here.
Keywords: shunt using; subarachnoid shunt; ventriculus terminalis; cyst subarachnoid ... See more keywords