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Skull Base 2009; 19(3): 225-229
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1096205
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1096205
CASE REPORT
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Epidermal Inclusion Cyst of the Styloid Process: A Case Report
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Publication History
Publication Date:
31 October 2008 (online)
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ABSTRACT
We report an unusual case of epidermal inclusion cyst of the styloid process which presented to us with decreased hearing and tinnitus. The patient underwent complete excision via a combined postaural cervical approach. The unusual location of the tumor and the absence of a history of trauma or intervention in that area added confusion to the diagnosis, which was finally made on histopathology.
KEYWORDS
Epidermal inclusion cyst - styloid process - intraosseous cyst - aneurysmal bone cyst
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Deepa R NairM.S. D.N.B.
Tata Memorial Hospital, Ernest Borges Marg
Mumbai-400 012, India
Email: drdeepanair@hotmail.com