Progressively Enlarged Intracerebral Ependymal Cyst Presenting with Movement Disorder

Abstract

Ependymal cysts are neuroepithelial cysts, typically found in the central white matter of the temporoparietal. and frontal lobes. Clinical. symptoms usually result from neurological deficits referable to these regions, from seizures, and chronic headaches associated with increased intracranial. pressure. We describe here a case of ependymal. cyst on the right fronto-parietal. Lobe, presenting with tremor and weakness. The cyst was resected surgically and presurgical. neurological. abnormalities were improved. An exploratory surgery with establishment of an adequate route of drainage and histological. examination of the cyst wall are mandatory in the management of patients with a progressive and symptomatic intraparenchymal cyst.