Intramedullary neuroenteric cyst simulating Sandifer's syndrome
De Palma, A.; Pattarino, G.; Paccagnini, S.; Stringhi, C.; Zibordi, F.
La Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica Medical and Surgical Pediatrics 27(1-2): 101-103
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0391-5387 PMID: 16922053 Document Number: 587362
We report the case of a child with frequent episodes of arms and neck hypertonia and regurgitation. These characteristics, associated with an esophagitis, suggested the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (Sandifer syndrome?). Because after an appropriate therapy the symptoms didn't disappear, a neurological disorder was suspected: MRI showed two bulky intramedullary cysts. After the removal of the cysts symptoms resolved.