Post-traumatic epidermoid cyst: CT appearance

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1995 Jan-Feb;19(1):153-5. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199501000-00032.

Abstract

We report development of an intracranial epidermoid cyst 2 years after a depressed skull fracture. The epidermoid cyst is presumed to be the result of introduction of epidermal elements at the time of trauma. Post-traumatic intracranial epidermoid cysts are rare and appear to be less common than those occurring in the spine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Brain Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brain Diseases / etiology*
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnostic imaging*
  • Epidermal Cyst / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / etiology
  • Male
  • Skull Fractures / complications*
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed