Intramedullary spinal cord lesions in children

Abstract

Paediatric intramedullary spinal cord lesions are uncommon pathologies, prone to result in dismal prognosis if not managed promptly and aggressively. While children usually present in good functional grades compared to adults, early recognition and treatment is important to improve outcomes. In this review, we present tumour demographics, patient factors, and treatment modalities of intramedullary spinal cord lesions in paediatric patients.

Keywords: intramedullary spinal cord tumors, pediatric, ependymoma, astrocytoma.