Abstract
Intracranial epidermoid cysts are rare, representing almost 1% of all primary tumors and when are located in the diploe result from entrapped ectodermal embryonic remnants. Because of frequent complications, imaging studies are mandatory for highlighting erosions of both outer and inner table of the calvaria and treatment preparation. We enlisted three female patients within our study, comparing imaging with histopathology aspects. Even though the bone destruction was evident, no atypia or malignant signs were highlighted in serial sections. The interesting fact that we present is that our patients are all females, opposed to what is written in literature. Although the positive diagnosis can be made by imaging, histopathological examination of these cysts is mandatory for identifying malignant behavior.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 889-894 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2020 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Bone reconstruction
- Ectodermal embryonic remnants
- Intradiploic epidermoid cysts
- Malignant behavior
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Embryology
- Developmental Biology
- Cell Biology