A Case of Intracranial Dermoid Cyst Associated with Scalp Abscess / 대한소아신경학회지
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
;
(4): 317-321, 2010.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-204570
ABSTRACT
Intracranial dermoid cyst is a rare congenital disease originating in the embryo. Intracranial dermoid cysts are usually detected before five years of age; however, asymptomatic cysts have been discovered after the third decade of life through various complications. Sometimes, there are neurologic symptoms caused by a cystic mass effect and if there is a dermoid sinus, purulent infections can occur. Early diagnosis is important and as such, CT or MR imaging for recognition of the location, size, and characteristics of the cysts are recommended before surgical resection. Extradural dermoid cysts with an intact occipital dermoid sinus are a rare event. We report a case of intracranial dermoid cyst associated with scalp abscess. In this case, a three-year-old boy was presented with scalp abscess and we performed MR imaging, which revealed a cystic region. The prognosis after resection operation was good without any complication.
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Main subject:
Prognosis
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Scalp
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Spina Bifida Occulta
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Early Diagnosis
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Dermoid Cyst
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Abscess
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Embryonic Structures
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Neurologic Manifestations
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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