Cholesterol Granuloma of Frontal Bone
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 777-780, 2001.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Cholesterol granuloma of frontal bone is a rare disease which usually occurs at the lateral part of the supraorbital ridge. This expanding lesion grows slowly and extends into the orbit and anterior cranial fossa. The most common symptom is proptosis. This granuloma is composed of a granulomatous reaction surrounding cholesterol crystals. Surgical treatment involves aspiration of contents and stripping or curettage of the lining which is highly successful. We experienced a case of cholesterol granuloma of frontal bone with huge intracranial extension, which was cured by surgical removal. The clinical features, radiologic, and pathologic finding were discussed and the pertinent literatures were reviewed.
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Main subject:
Orbit
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Exophthalmos
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Cholesterol
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Curettage
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Cranial Fossa, Anterior
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Rare Diseases
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Frontal Bone
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Granuloma
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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