Penetration of the skull base by dissecting keratocyst.
The extensive destructive potential of the keratocyst has been well recognized but penetration of the keratocyst into the skull base is rare. 3 cases showing such aggressive behavior and rare location were seen and treated; 2 are reported in this paper. Both cases illustrate the importance of early radical treatment once the aggressive nature of keratocyst is recognized.
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Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Southfield, Michigan.
Potparic
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Fasching
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Schievink
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Tidstrom
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Hussain
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