abdominal neurenteric cyst Monday 6 June 2011 Definition:
Neurenteric cysts are extremely rare congenital anomalies, often
presenting in the first 5 years of life, and are caused by an
incomplete separation of the notochord from the foregut during
the third week of embryogenesis. They are frequently accompanied
with spinal or gastrointestinal abnormalities, but the latter
may be absent in adults. Although usually located in the thorax,
neurenteric cysts may be found along the entire spine. Abdominal
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