Epidermoid cysts in both occipital bone and cerebellum with intact dura mater: a case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 71 year-old male was diagnosed of epidermoid cyst located in diploe and cerebellum. The skull part was found firstly and kept steady for more than 5 years. The cerebellar part was found nearby when dizziness and vomit happened. The patient has gone through a traumatic brain injury 4 decades ago. All lesions were resected totally. Interestingly the dura mater was confirmed intact without any leakage into subdural space. Imaging and pathological materials are collected completely. Conclusion: We report a case that EC was found in both skull and cerebellum whereas the dural mater was intact. Epidermoid cell migration or infiltration are possible explanations. Gross total resection is advanced for better clinical outcome.
Source: Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery
Authors: Guoguang Lv, Shiyu Zhang, Ting Zhang, Shanshan Ding, Lei Yuan, Kang Wang, Guorong Chen, Mingchen Liu, Xinjie He, Fei Wang
Institution: Chinese People's Liberation Army
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,910
OpenAlex ID: W4411148307