PMC5812142_01
Sagittal section magnetic resonance imaging image showing cystic lesion, extending from C2 to C3 level, anterior to the cord. Lesion is hypointense on T1-weighted images and hyperintense on T2-weighted images
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The mass was located in the intradural, extramedullary compartment without any communication or contrast enhancement [Figures 1 and 2].
Axial section of T2-weighted image of magnetic resonance imaging showing hyperintense cystic lesion, lying anterior to the cord
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F2
The mass was located in the intradural, extramedullary compartment without any communication or contrast enhancement [Figures 1 and 2].
Histopathology slide showing pseudostratified columnar epithelium lined cystic cavity with few submucosal glands, suggestive of bronchogenic cyst
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Histopathological examination of the specimen showed cystic cavity lined by ciliated columnar epithelium; few subepithelial mucous glands were also seen, suggestive of bronchogenic cyst [Figure 3].
Postoperative images in axial and sagittal sections of T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging showing complete excision of the lesion, cerebrospinal fluid accumulation is seen in the intramuscular plane, posterior to the cord
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Postoperative MRI performed 1 year after surgery showed no recurrence [Figure 4].