title: Ruptured intracranial dermoid cyst.
abstract: Rupture of an intracranial dermoid cyst is a rare event with considerable associated morbidity and potential mortality. We present a case of intracranial rupture of a dermoid cystic tumor with consequent dissemination of subarachnoid fat droplets resulting in acute aseptic chemical meningitis. Radiographic findings, operative treatment, and pathologic features are described.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Radiology (Ray, Layton, Opatowsky), Neurosurgery (Barnett), and Pathology (Snipes), Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas.
authors.forename: M Jordan
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Ray
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Barnett
authors.forename: George J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Snipes
authors.forename: Kennith F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Layton
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Opatowsky