Intracanalicular epidermoid cyst. A case report.
We describe the presentation and management of a rare case of an epidermoid cyst located within canal of the left internal acoustic meatus, lying entirely within the petrous part of the temporal bone. The patient underwent surgery by an extended middle fossa approach and a total excision of a cyst containing cheesy, pearly white, avascular material was achieved. Neuroradiology provides a diagnosis with reasonable accuracy and an appropriate surgical approach can be planned for the excision of the tumour.
Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Seth G.S. Medical College, Parel, Mumbai, India.
Sukhdeep S
SS
Jhawar
Trimurti
T
Nadkarni
Atul
A
Goel
D004424:Ear Canal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult