Petrous apex epidermoid cyst: A rare case

Petrous apex epidermoid cyst: A rare case

Epidermoid cysts are rare intracranial lesions comprising approximately 1% of all brain tumors, with petrous apex involvement accounting for 4%-9% of cases. These congenital lesions arise from ectodermal remnants during neural tube closure, while acquired cases may result from trauma or chronic midd...

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Main Authors: Khaoula Boumeriem, MD, Amal Lahfidi, MD, Izi Zineb, MD, Najwa Ech Cherif Kettani, PhD, Meryem Fikri, PhD, Firdaous Touarsa, PhD, Mohamed Jiddane, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Epidermoid cyst
Petrous apex
Facial nerve damage
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043325001475
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