Ruptured giant dermoid cyst of the cavernous sinus.
We report a 27-year-old male with a giant dermoid cyst of the cavernous sinus that extended into the posterior fossa and ruptured, causing meningitis and hydrocephalus. We also discuss the radiological features, surgical challenges and management difficulties of such a cyst. A giant dermoid cyst of the cavernous sinus that extends into the posterior fossa and subsequently ruptures has not been previously reported.
Dange
Nitin
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Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G. S. Sunderdas Medical College, Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400 012, India. docdnitin@yahoo.com
Mahore
Amit
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Goel
Atul
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D000328:Adult; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D016896:Treatment Outcome