Dermoid cyst of the spinal cord

Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus, or water on the brain, may result from a variety of underlying conditions.

Congenital Cysts
Cysts may be benign or malignant and can remain aymptomatic until adulthood.

Chiari Malformations
Many cases are asymptomatic and do not require treatment while others create a variety of symptoms, including headache, pain, numbness, vocal cord dysfunction, swallowing difficulty and others.

Spinal Dysraphism
Spinal dysraphism is a diverse group of conditions that may occur during development of the spinal cord and spine.

Other Disorders
A variety of other development malformations treated at NYU.