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Huge intraventricular epidermoid cyst: A case report
Ghassen Gader1,2, Houssem Hdhili1,2, Wiem Mansour1,2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Trauma and Burns Center, Ben Arous, Tunisia.
Radiology Case Reports
|April 28, 2025
Summary
This case report highlights a rare intraventricular epidermoid cyst in the lateral ventricles. Surgical resection led to a good recovery for the patient with this uncommon brain tumor.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neuropathology
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- Epidermoid cysts are benign intracranial tumors arising from ectopic embryonic epithelial cells.
- Intraventricular epidermoid cysts are rare, with lateral ventricular involvement being exceptionally uncommon.
Observation:
- A 59-year-old male presented with an 8-month history of recurrent headaches, behavioral changes, memory impairment, and seizures.
- Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large intraventricular mass suggestive of an epidermoid cyst.
Findings:
- The patient underwent subtotal resection of the intraventricular epidermoid cyst.
- The surgical approach utilized was a transfrontal transventricular method.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in the differential for intraventricular masses.
- Successful surgical management of intraventricular epidermoid cysts can lead to favorable patient outcomes.
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