A swelling on the fore head- the tip of the iceberg

Authors

  • Prathvi Shetty Department of Surgery, Father Muller Medical Collage and Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka
  • Leo Francis Tauro Department of Surgery, Father Muller Medical Collage and Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka
  • Kavitha Mary Alex Department of Surgery, Father Muller Medical Collage and Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka
  • Chandra Kumar Bhallal Department of Neurosurgery, Father Muller Medical Collage and Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka

Keywords:

Epidermoid cyst, Brain tumour, Intra diploic cyst, Frontal bone, Skull tumour

Abstract

An epidermoid cyst is a benign cyst usually found on the skin, developing out of ectodermal tissue. These are relatively uncommon benign cysts or tumors to arise over the surface of the brain. They are mostly intra dural and few percentages are located in the diploic space. We are reporting a case of 51 years old lady presenting with a swelling over forehead which was diagnosed to be an intradiploic epidermoid cyst of the frontal bone with an intracranial extension which is an unusual presentation causing clinical dilemma. Radiological findings led to a correct diagnosis and with complete removal patient is doing well.

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Published

2017-01-26

How to Cite

Shetty, P., Tauro, L. F., Alex, K. M., & Bhallal, C. K. (2017). A swelling on the fore head- the tip of the iceberg. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 1(1), 43–46. Retrieved from https://www.msjonline.org/index.php/ijrms/article/view/2534