AI Article Synopsis
- Epidermoid cysts are non-cancerous growths, and the surgery aims to remove them completely while protecting important nerves in the brain.
- A case is presented of a 31-year-old man who experienced headaches and brief loss of consciousness, leading to the discovery of a mass at the cerebellopontine angle, identified as an epidermoid cyst during surgery.
- The surgery was successful, with no complications, and the patient reported being symptom-free three months post-operation; a video detailing the surgery is available at the provided link.
Article Abstract
Epidermoid cysts are benign lesions. The goal of this surgery is complete removal while preserving cranial nerves. Here, we illustrate the case of a 31-year-old male who presented with persistent headache following a short period of impaired consciousness. Imaging revealed a mass at the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) which at surgery proved to be an epidermoid cyst. In this video, we present the key steps of surgery. The postoperative course was uneventful and the patient was symptom-free at the 3 months of follow-up. The link to the video can be found at: https://youtu.be/0xwpkKwQoLI .
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6534684 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0039-1677844 | DOI Listing |
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