J Neurol Surg A Cent Eur Neurosurg 2013; 74(S 01): e9-e12
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1320026
Case Report
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Giant Multicompartmental Epidermoid Cyst of Cavernous Sinus: A Case Report

Sukhdeep S. Jhawar
1   Department of Neurosurgery, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
,
Amit Mahore
2   Department of Neurosurgery, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
,
Atul H. Goel
2   Department of Neurosurgery, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India
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03. Dezember 2011

05. Januar 2012

Publikationsdatum:
18. Dezember 2012 (online)

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Conclusion

A giant epidermoid cyst of Meckel's cave with multicompartmental extension is a challenging entity. Preservation of neural and vascular structures in such epidermoid cysts is the goal of surgical strategy. A near total safe resection is usually sufficient to achieve improvement of the symptoms without additional morbidity.