Dermoid cyst of the scalp: intracranial extension.
Intracranial dermoids are rare and are usually associated with cutaneous scalp lesions. Five hundred forty-two scalp lesions were treated in a 22-year period, and were associated with intracranial lesions in three cases. High-risk cases can be identified by clinical and radiological features, confirmed by a computed tomography scan, and then referred for neurosurgical treatment.
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Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland.
D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed