{"id":"8305f74a-2ff1-47b1-91ab-2d216d5828f9","slug":"glioependymal-cyst-in-the-medulla-oblongata-a-case-report","title":"Glioependymal cyst in the medulla oblongata – A case report","authors":["Awfa Aktham Abdulateef","Shuhei Morita","Samer S. Hoz","Oday Atallah","Shinichi Numazawa","Yasunobu Ito","Sadayoshi Watanabe","Kentaro Mori"],"abstract":"Background: Glioependymal cysts (GECs) are rare benign lesions that can be found anywhere along the neuroaxis, with most of the reports denoting supratentorial location. Here, we introduce a rare case of successfully treated glioependymal cysts lying in an uncommon location, namely medulla oblongata. Case Description: A 69-year-old lady presented with progressive unsteadiness and swallowing disturbances, and brain magnetic resonance imaging showed a dorsally located lesion within the medulla oblongata; based on the presentation and radiological features, surgical intervention was deemed mandatory. The suboccipital midline approach was used to perform marsupialization of the cyst with shunting through a syringosubarachnoid shunt to prevent future recurrence, and the patient outcome was improved. Conclusion: Medulla Oblongata’s location for glioependymal cysts proposed unique diagnostic and operative challenges that may require highlighting for practicing neurosurgeons.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/8305f74a-2ff1-47b1-91ab-2d216d5828f9/featured/hero-1781559868404.png","publishDate":"2023-12-15T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_611_2023","categories":["Neuro-oncology","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/12668/SNI-14-432.pdf"}