Ruptured Intracranial Dermoid Cyst

Ruptured Intracranial Dermoid Cyst With Infarction in the Basal Ganglia -Case Report-

“…14) Although the appearance of dermoid cyst is usually typical on CT and MR imaging, confusion with epidermoid cyst, craniopharyngioma, teratoma, or lipoma is possible. 9) Ruptured intracranial dermoid cysts in general require surgical removal with extensive irrigation of the subarachnoid space during the surgery. 17) The recurrence rate after subtotal resection of a dermoid cyst is extremely low.…”