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Intrinsic brainstem epidermoid cyst in childhood.
Tybault Hollanders1, Sarah Hendrickx1, Edward Baert1
1Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium.
Surgical Neurology International
|August 21, 2025
Summary
We report a rare case of a symptomatic intrinsic brainstem epidermoid cyst in a 12-year-old girl. Surgical resection led to significant improvement, adding valuable data on this exceptional pediatric brain tumor.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Epidermoid cysts are rare congenital lesions typically found in specific intracranial locations.
- They usually manifest symptoms in adults aged 20-40.
- Intrinsic brainstem epidermoid cysts are exceptionally rare, particularly in pediatric patients.
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