Epidermoid cyst of the fourth ventricle in a child.

Childs Nerv Syst

Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, "Mitera" Children's Hospital and "National and Kapodistrian" University of Athens, Erythrou Stavrou 6, Marousi, 151 23, Athens, Greece.

Published: January 2018

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00381-017-3612-xDOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

epidermoid cyst
4
cyst fourth
4
fourth ventricle
4
ventricle child
4
epidermoid
1
fourth
1
ventricle
1
child
1

Similar Publications

Midline Anterior Neck Inclusion Cysts (MANICs) are rare congenital anomalies caused by improper embryonic fusion. These superficial benign lesions typically appear yellowish and cystic without deeper anatomic connections. We describe an 11-month-old boy with a stable, asymptomatic, yellow, elastic cystic lesion on the midline of the anterior neck, measuring 4 mm and present since shortly after birth.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Epidermoid cyst (EC) located completely within the pituitary infundibulum is a rare entity with only seven reported cases. In this study, we have described our experience with resection of intra-infundibular epidermoid cysts (IECs) and reviewed the existing literature highlighting its distinguishing features and operative nuances.

Methods: Three consecutive cases of IEC operated at our institute was retrospectively studied.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

White epidermoid cysts are a rare type of epidermoid cyst that appears hyperintense on T1 weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and are known for their characteristic pearly white outer appearance on gross pathology. White epidermoid cysts are not common findings; therefore, this illustrative case report was written to highlight the characteristics, progression, radiological evaluation, and management of a patient who presented to our center. This case report emphasizes the importance of determining the proper diagnosis to treat and manage the condition appropriately and avoid potential future complications.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Shoulder abscesses, commonly resulting from bacterial infections, can occasionally present with atypical etiologies and delayed onset. We report a rare case of a massive polymicrobial shoulder abscess developing two decades after an insect bite, emphasizing its clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and surgical management. A 65-year-old female presented with severe, progressively worsening right shoulder pain, a 20 cm swelling, and purulent discharge persisting for 15 days.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Determining the differential diagnosis of small scalp cysts identified on a fetus is difficult. In particular, many physicians have difficulty differentiating small meningoceles from small scalp cysts during the prenatal period. Volume contrast imaging increases contrast between tissues, thereby allowing an enhanced view of target structures.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!