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  "abstract": "Background\n\nIntramedullary spinal teratomas are rare, accounting for 0.1% of spinal tumors. We report the successful surgical management of an extensive mature intramedullary teratoma (C6-T6) in a 6-year-old female presenting with spastic gait.Case description\n\nDespite the absence of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM), a T4-T6 laminoplasty and microsurgical resection were performed. Histopathology confirmed a benign cystic teratoma. Postoperatively, the patient achieved complete clinical recovery at 24 months.Conclusion\n\nThis case demonstrates the feasibility of total resection for a rare pediatric intramedullary tumor in a resource-limited setting where IONM was unavailable. Furthermore, it highlights the application of laminoplasty as a useful technique for maintaining spinal stability and facilitating recovery.",
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    "Division of Neurosurgery, Al-Mouwasat University Hospital, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.",
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    "Division of Neurosurgery, National University Hospital, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.",
    "Faculty of Medicine, Al-Mouwasat University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.",
    "Division of Histopathology, Al-Mouwasat University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic."
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  "published": "2026-10-09",
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  "title": "Cervicothoracic intramedullary teratoma in a 6-year-old child: A case report.",
  "title_text": "Cervicothoracic intramedullary teratoma in a 6-year-old child: A case report.",
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