Intracranial Neurenteric Cysts: Imaging and Pathology Spectrum

Authors:
  • AOA.G. Osborn
    A.G. Osborn
  • SCS.S. Chin
    S.S. Chin
  • JSJ.G. Smirniotopoulos
    J.G. Smirniotopoulos

Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Intracranial neurenteric (NE) cysts are rare congenital lesions that may be mistaken for other, more common non-neoplastic cysts as well as cystic neoplasms. We delineate the imaging spectrum, pathologic findings, and differential diagnosis of NE cysts.