Adult-onset intramedullary teratomas: systematic review with outcome analysis.

Background And Objective: Intramedullary mature teratomas in adults are rare tumors that pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to their diverse tissue composition and intramedullary location. This review, which includes an illustrative case, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of adult intramedullary mature teratomas through a systematic review of 89 cases.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, using keyword combinations in PubMed, MEDLINE, and Web of Science databases until June 2024.