Carcinoid tumour in a lumbar teratoma associated with tethered cord syndrome in an adult

Abstract

An unusual case of a carcinoid tumour in a lumbar extradural teratoma presenting as tethered cord syndrome and spina bifida without carcinoid syndrome in a 51-year-old woman is reported. These entities existing simultaneously in the same region are extremely rare and this suggests they have a common origin.

Key words:

• Carcinoid tumour
• teratoma
• tethered cord syndrome
• adult