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Sylvian cistern dermoid cyst presenting with dysgeusia
Hasan Kocaeli1, Ender Korfali, Seref Doğan
1School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey. hasankocaeli@yahoo.com
Acta Neurochirurgica
|March 18, 2009
Summary
A rare case of a brain dermoid cyst (DC) causing taste dysfunction is reported. Surgical removal of the insular DC restored the patient's taste sensation, highlighting an unusual presentation and successful treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Dermoid cysts (DC) are rare congenital tumors, typically found in the central nervous system.
- Taste dysfunction (dysgeusia) is an uncommon symptom associated with intracranial lesions.
Observation:
- A 58-year-old male presented with a sudden alteration in his sense of taste.
- Brain MRI revealed a mass in the right insula causing compression, later identified as a dermoid cyst.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the sylvian cistern dermoid cyst was performed.
- The patient experienced a complete recovery of taste sensation in the early postoperative period.
Implications:
- This case highlights the unusual presentation of a sylvian cistern dermoid cyst with dysgeusia.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes for patients with CNS dermoid cysts causing neurological deficits.
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