Sudden Quadriparesis Due to a Ventral Cervical Neurenteric Cyst: A Rare but Reversible Cause of Acute Myelopathy
This case underscores two important lessons. First, although neurenteric cysts are classically indolent, they may present with abrupt, life-threatening neurological decline, even in the absence of associated congenital vertebral anomalies. Second, prompt surgical decompression with gross total resection remains the cornerstone of management, offering excellent potential for recovery. Given the risk of recurrence, radiological surveillance is warranted. This report adds to the limited literature on cervical neurenteric cysts with hyperacute presentations and emphasizes the need for early recognition and timely intervention to optimize outcomes.
Authors
- Jayanta Roy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4906-2619)
- Sashank Raj
- Julián Benito‐León (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1769-4809)
- Ritwick Mondal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4288-7661)
- Shramana Deb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3383-4063)
- Nirmalya Ray (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8149-6735)
- Partha Pratim Mondal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7051-0928)
- Russoti Das
Institutions
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES)
- National Institute of Technology Durgapur (IN)
- Max Super Speciality Hospital (IN)
- Research Institute Hospital 12 de Octubre (ES)
- Biomedical Research Networking Center on Neurodegenerative Diseases (ES)
- Desun Hospital & Heart Institute (IN)
- BLK Super Speciality Hospital (IN)
- Manipal Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Neurohospitalist
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/19418744251398271
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00