Posterior fossa ruptured dermoid cyst presenting with hydrocephalus

Dermoid cysts are rare, benign lesions of embryological origin that represent 0.1-0.7% of all intracranial tumors. They are mainly located in the supra tentorial space, especially in the parasellar region. Their location in the posterior fossa remains uncommon. Rupture of intracranial dermoid cysts...

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Published in:	Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 358 - 360
Main Authors:	Wani, Abrar A, Raswan, Uday S, Malik, Nayil K, Ramzan, Altaf U
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Saudi Arabia Saudi Medical Journal 01-10-2016 Riyadh : Armed Forces Hospital
Subjects:	Adult Case Report Dermoid Cyst - complications Dermoid Cyst - diagnostic imaging Humans Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus - diagnostic imaging Hydrocephalus - etiology Hydrocephalus - surgery Infratentorial Neoplasms - complications Infratentorial Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Rupture, Spontaneous - complications Rupture, Spontaneous - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
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