Intracranial Rupture of an Intradiploic Dermoid Cyst Resembling an Erupting Volcano: A Case Report

Dermoid cysts originate from embryonic tissues trapped in the cranial fusion lines and typically manifest extra-axially. However, intradiploic dermoid cysts are rare among cranial tumors, and their rupture has been sparsely documented. We present a case showcasing a remarkable phenomenon—the spon...

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Main Authors: Ankush Ankush, Sanjay Sardessai, Vivek Gupta, Samriddhi Burman
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Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Radiology 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2023.0162
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description Dermoid cysts originate from embryonic tissues trapped in the cranial fusion lines and typically manifest extra-axially. However, intradiploic dermoid cysts are rare among cranial tumors, and their rupture has been sparsely documented. We present a case showcasing a remarkable phenomenon—the spontaneous rupture of an intradiploic dermoid cyst into the subarachnoid space, displaying a distinct “volcano-like” appearance on CT and MRI scans. This case represents the first documented instance of spontaneous intracranial rupture of an intradiploic dermoid cyst into the subarachnoid space. Although uncommon, this rupture poses a risk of severe complications, such as chemical meningitis and vasospasm. This extraordinary presentation of an uncommon lesion at an atypical location may contribute to a better understanding of the potential mechanisms of rupture, thereby emphasizing the importance of recognition and exploration.
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spelling doaj-art-9e99e5a4a6544be8bbe37b1e60c976d12025-08-20T02:07:06ZengThe Korean Society of RadiologyJournal of the Korean Society of Radiology2951-08052024-11-0185611941199https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2023.0162Intracranial Rupture of an Intradiploic Dermoid Cyst Resembling an Erupting Volcano: A Case ReportAnkush AnkushSanjay SardessaiVivek GuptaSamriddhi BurmanDermoid cysts originate from embryonic tissues trapped in the cranial fusion lines and typically manifest extra-axially. However, intradiploic dermoid cysts are rare among cranial tumors, and their rupture has been sparsely documented. We present a case showcasing a remarkable phenomenon—the spontaneous rupture of an intradiploic dermoid cyst into the subarachnoid space, displaying a distinct “volcano-like” appearance on CT and MRI scans. This case represents the first documented instance of spontaneous intracranial rupture of an intradiploic dermoid cyst into the subarachnoid space. Although uncommon, this rupture poses a risk of severe complications, such as chemical meningitis and vasospasm. This extraordinary presentation of an uncommon lesion at an atypical location may contribute to a better understanding of the potential mechanisms of rupture, thereby emphasizing the importance of recognition and exploration.https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2023.0162dermoid cystcase reportmrisubarachnoid spaceembryonic development
spellingShingle Ankush Ankush
Sanjay Sardessai
Vivek Gupta
Samriddhi Burman
Intracranial Rupture of an Intradiploic Dermoid Cyst Resembling an Erupting Volcano: A Case Report
Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
dermoid cyst
case report
mri
subarachnoid space
embryonic development
title Intracranial Rupture of an Intradiploic Dermoid Cyst Resembling an Erupting Volcano: A Case Report
title_full Intracranial Rupture of an Intradiploic Dermoid Cyst Resembling an Erupting Volcano: A Case Report
title_fullStr Intracranial Rupture of an Intradiploic Dermoid Cyst Resembling an Erupting Volcano: A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Intracranial Rupture of an Intradiploic Dermoid Cyst Resembling an Erupting Volcano: A Case Report
title_short Intracranial Rupture of an Intradiploic Dermoid Cyst Resembling an Erupting Volcano: A Case Report
title_sort intracranial rupture of an intradiploic dermoid cyst resembling an erupting volcano a case report
topic dermoid cyst
case report
mri
subarachnoid space
embryonic development
url https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2023.0162
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