Intradiploic epidermoid cysts - a series of three cases and our experience with literature data

Vol. 61 No. 3, 2020

ROMANIAN JOURNAL of MORPHOLOGY and EMBRYOLOGY

Ovidiu Tica, Otilia Anca Tica, Elena Rosca, Monica Sabau, Ilarie Brihan, Carmen Anca Huniadi, Aurel George Mohan, Gabriela Mutiu, Mihaela Mirela Zdrinca, Camelia Liana Buhas, Larisa Renata Pantea-Rosan, Alina Cristiana Venter

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.

Corresponding author: Otilia Anca Tica, Assistant Professor, MD, PhD; e-mail: otilia_cristea01@yahoo.com

DOI: 10.47162/RJME.61.3.27 Download PDF
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