Ishita Pant1, Sanjeev Chandra Joshi. 1. Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, No.29, Lorong Bertam Indah4-9, Taman Bertam Indah, 13200 Kepala Batas, Seberang Perai Utara, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, drishitapant@amdi.usm.edu.my
Abstract
OBJECTS: Intra-axial dermoid cysts are rare intracranial space occupying lesions, more so in the pediatric age group. Dermoid cysts account for about 0.2 to 1.8% of all intracranial tumors and are commonly located in the cisternal spaces, mainly in the cerebellopontine angle and parasellar cisterns. A purely intra-axial position as reported in this paper is quite exceptional. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report a case of intra-axial dermoid cyst located in the cerebellum that was surgically treated. The origin, clinical course, radiological features, pathological findings, and surgical treatment are discussed based on a review of the literature. CONCLUSION: An intra-axial dermoid cyst is a rare entity and a preoperative diagnostic dilemma, as the radiologic findings overlap with many other intra-axial cerebellar masses. The case is reported in this paper to highlight the fact that, although rare, the possibility of an intra-axial mass being a dermoid cyst does exist.
OBJECTS: Intra-axial dermoid cysts are rare intracranial space occupying lesions, more so in the pediatric age group. Dermoid cysts account for about 0.2 to 1.8% of all intracranial tumors and are commonly located in the cisternal spaces, mainly in the cerebellopontine angle and parasellar cisterns. A purely intra-axial position as reported in this paper is quite exceptional. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We report a case of intra-axial dermoid cyst located in the cerebellum that was surgically treated. The origin, clinical course, radiological features, pathological findings, and surgical treatment are discussed based on a review of the literature. CONCLUSION: An intra-axial dermoid cyst is a rare entity and a preoperative diagnostic dilemma, as the radiologic findings overlap with many other intra-axial cerebellar masses. The case is reported in this paper to highlight the fact that, although rare, the possibility of an intra-axial mass being a dermoid cyst does exist.
Authors: M Fornari; C L Solero; G Lasio; S Lodrini; M R Balestrini; C Cimino; S Visintini; F Pluchino Journal: Childs Nerv Syst Date: 1990-03 Impact factor: 1.475
Authors: Lawrance K Chung; Carlito Lagman; Courtney Duong; Daniel T Nagasawa; Alexander M Tucker; William H Yong; Isaac Yang Journal: J Neurol Surg B Skull Base Date: 2017-08-11
Authors: Kentaro Watanabe; Carol A Filomena; Yoichi Nonaka; Masahide Matsuda; Ali R Zomorodi; Allan H Friedman; Takanori Fukushima Journal: J Neurol Surg Rep Date: 2015-10-29