We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of intracranial frontotemporal dermoid cyst with cutaneour sinus tract: Report of 2 cases.
- Authors
Yang Yu-Sheng; Wu Yi-Qun; Wang Gou-Min; Zhang Yong; Chen Yang; Wu Yi-Lai; Liang Yun; Wu Dan-Dan; Li Hong-Quan
- Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of intracranial frontotemporal dermoid cyst with cutaneous sinus tract. METHODS: The history and process of clinical treatment of 2 cases were analyzed and the relative literatures were reviewed. RESULTS: Case 1, a girl aged 3 years presented with intracranial abscesses. Case 2, a 5-year old boy suffered from temporal space abscess. After control of infection, a combined intra-and extracranial approach was performed. There was cutaneous sinus of frontotemporal skin and fibrous sheet of dermoid extended down to the dura mater. Dermoid cyst was confirmed by pathology. No recurrence was noted after 14 months and 3 months of follow-up period, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Intracranial frontotemporal dermoid cyst is rare and could cause severe complications such as meningitis and cerebral abscess. Successful treatment can be obtained through localization with CT scan or MRI, and combined intra- and extracranial operation.
- Subjects
INTRACRANIAL cysts; MEDICAL care; PATHOLOGY; MEDICAL sciences; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
China Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2008, Vol 6, Issue 4, p303
- ISSN
1672-3244
- Publication type
Article