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Abstract
An intra-axial epidermoid cyst of the brain stem is presented. X-ray studies revealed a mass within the brain stem; computerized tomography showed the mass to be cystic. The epidermoid cyst was successfully removed surgically. Six months after operation the patient is stable with sixth and seventh nerve palsies but resolution of right spastic hemiparesis.Entities:
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Year: 1979 PMID: 448436 DOI: 10.3171/jns.1979.51.2.0254
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurosurg ISSN: 0022-3085 Impact factor: 5.115