Trichilemmal cyst involving the skull base.

Acta Neurochir (Wien)

Department of Neurosurgery, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt.

Published: December 2004

Background: Trichilemmal cyst (TC) a rare tumour originating from the outer root sheath of the hair follicle particularly in the scalp has never been reported to involve the skull base. Here a case of TC extensively involving the skull base is presented. The neuro-imaging, operative, and pathological features are described. Possible histogenesis is also discussed.

Method: The clinical, radiological, operative, and pathological features of a TC involving the temporal-infratemporal fossae, orbit, paranasal sinuses, and the clivus is described.

Findings: Multilocular cysts full of keratinized material were found. Histopathological findings were consistent with those for a typical cutaneous TC.

Conclusion: TC of the variety found in the skin may involve the skull base extensively where it shows the typical histopathological features.

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