Intrathalamic epidermoid tumor. Case report.
A case of an intrathalamic epidermoid tumor is reported, and the literature is reviewed with regard to the incidence, location, and etiology of intracerebral epidermoid tumors. The high frequency of mental symptoms associated with these tumors is also discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005910:Glioma / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013788:Thalamus