Traumatic Rupture of a Skull Base Dermoid Cyst Mimicking Chronic Meningitis.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2022
Abstract
Cranial dermoid cysts are rare, embryologic tumors containing fat, hair, and other ectodermal elements. They occur most frequently in the posterior fossa and are typically diagnosed as incidental findings on brain imaging done for an unrelated reason. Traumatic rupture of a previously unidentified intracranial dermoid cyst can mimic symptoms of post-concussion syndrome and should be ruled out with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Surgical intervention after traumatic rupture may not result in complete symptom control due to the persistence of dermoid cyst debris in the subarachnoid space. Here, we present the clinical scenario and radiological features of a ruptured dermoid cyst due to trauma, highlighting a rare complication of a classically benign lesion.
Volume
14
Issue
5
First Page
25066
Last Page
25066
ISSN
2168-8184
Published In/Presented At
Taha, A., Abdelrazek, M. A., Manalo, N., Elsadek, R., Morrin, S. J., Brodski, A., Augustynowiczd, A., Mollashahi, R. S., & Shenoy, A. (2022). Traumatic Rupture of a Skull Base Dermoid Cyst Mimicking Chronic Meningitis. Cureus, 14(5), e25066. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.25066
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
35719751
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article