Minicraniotomy Treatment of an Intracerebral Epidermoid Cyst

Zusammenfassung

Abstract

Intracerebral epidermoid cysts are extremely rare. We report the case of a 16-year-old girl with an intracerebral epidermoid cyst in the left temporal lobe. The lesion was totally removed through a minimally invasive minicraniotomy by which we could obtain satisfactory intraoperative disclosure and manipulation. The incidence, clinical course, radiological features, surgical treatment, and complications of such a rare lesion are discussed.

Key words

Epidermoid cyst - intracerebral tumor - minicraniotomy

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