{"id":"fe54cf47-3d6b-4aec-b68d-5e1b39c95944","slug":"neurenteric-cyst-of-the-dorsal-craniocervical-junction-in-an-adult-a-case-report-and-operative-video","title":"Neurenteric cyst of the dorsal craniocervical junction in an adult: A case report and operative video","authors":["Sarah Bin Abdulqader","Basim Noor Elahi","Azhar Alshoumer","Gmaan Alzhrani"],"abstract":"Background: Neurenteric cysts (NCs) are rarely located in the dorsal craniocervical junction (CCJ). Case Description: Here, we present a case and show the surgical video of a 24-year-old man with a history of neck pain, progressive hemiparesis, and difficulty swallowing. Radiological images revealed an intradural extramedullary lesion at the dorsal CCJ. Posterior approach with C1–C2 laminectomy for resection of the lesion was performed with significant improvement in symptoms postoperatively. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of NC. Conclusion: This case demonstrates a rare location of a NC in an adult patient. Complete excision of the cyst wall and its content is the recommended treatment option.","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/fe54cf47-3d6b-4aec-b68d-5e1b39c95944/featured/hero-cropped-1781561186849.jpg","publishDate":"2022-07-08T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_331_2022","categories":["Unique Case Observations","Case Report"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/11712/SNI-13-291.pdf"}