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Temporal dermoids: three cases and a modified treatment algorithm.

Martin Lacey1, Andrew J L Gear, Adrian Lee

  • 1Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Regions Hospital, Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|July 3, 2003
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Congenital frontotemporal dermoids rarely extend intracranially. However, three cases showed sinus tracts and bone involvement, necessitating aggressive surgical resection to prevent recurrence.

Area of Science:

  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Congenital orbitofacial dermoids are typically benign, slow-growing masses.
  • Frontotemporal dermoids are usually superficial and treated with simple excision.
  • Nasoglabellar dermoids occasionally present with sinus tracts and intracranial extension.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review identified three cases of congenital temporal dermoids with sinus tracts and bony involvement.
  • All affected patients were female, with an average age of 4.2 years.
  • Lesions involved the sphenotemporal suture, requiring debridement of the outer cranial table.

Findings:

  • Congenital frontotemporal dermoids with sinus tracts and bony invasion require aggressive surgical resection, including the outer cranial table, to prevent recurrence.

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  • Preoperative radiological evaluation (CT or MRI) is crucial for defining the extent of bony involvement.
  • Temporal dermoids may represent a distinct entity requiring separate classification.

    • Implications:

    • The findings suggest an amendment to the current treatment algorithm for congenital orbitofacial dermoids.
    • Early and aggressive surgical management is indicated for frontotemporal dermoids with sinus tracts and bony invasion.
    • Further research may clarify the distinct classification of temporal dermoids.