[Epidermoid cyst of the cranial vault. Neuroradiological and therapeutic considerations].
OBJECTIVE
Intradiploic epidermoid cyst is a slow-growing tumor affecting only rarely the cranial bones.


METHODS
The authors describe a case of intradiploic epidermoid cyst of the cranial vault in which there was a predominantly intracranial extension. Roentgenographic and CT findings do not permit a differential diagnosis. Complete removal of the cyst and its capsule was accomplished, with complete recovery.


CONCLUSIONS
Total removal oft the tumor and its capsule is associated with a very good long-term prognosis without recurrences.
Dipartimento di Neurochirurgia, IRCCS, Pozzilli, Isernia.
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Cervoni
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Innocenzi
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Raguso
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Caruso
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Gagliardi
D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery