title: Extradural epidermoid cyst occluding the transverse sinus: a case report.
abstract: A case of an epidermoid cyst obstructing the transverse sinus is presented. The preoperative radiologic evaluation comprised CT, MR Imaging, and cerebral angiogram. The discussion includes the relative value of each test as part of the preoperative evaluation and the differential diagnosis of lateral sinus occlusion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Maryland Medical System/Hospital, Baltimore 21201.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sadato
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Numaguchi
authors.forename: F H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Geisler
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Kristt
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D003392:Cranial Sinuses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D013701:Temporal Bone; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed