A unique case of medulla oblongata epidermoid cyst. Issue 10 (27th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tuan, Tran Anh; Duc, Nguyen Minh
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical case reports. Volume 2020:Issue 10(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10-27
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa411
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-8812

Abstract

Abstract: Epidermoid cysts (ECs) are slow-growing, benign tumors that represent <2% of all intracranial tumors. ECs can be divided into following two types: extra-axial and intra-axial. Extra-axial ECs are most often positioned in the cerebellopontine angle. Intra-axial ECs, which are also referred to as intraparenchymal ECs, are most commonly found in supratentorial structures, such as the frontal and temporal lobes, accounting for <2% of all intracranial ECs and are especially rare in children. In this report, we described a unique case of medulla oblongata EC in a child, to contribute this knowledge to the existing body of literature.