Surgical treatment of a cranio-facial dermoid cyst

Abstract

Introduction Intracranial extension is rarely seen with craniofacial dermoid cysts, with few cases reported in the literature.

Case outline We report a case of a 30-year-old woman who initially presented with a subcutaneous mass of the frontotemporal region. The patient underwent a right craniectomy by a frontal approach. Histopathologic analysis confirmed the diagnosis of a dermoid cyst.

Conclusion Craniofacial dermoid cysts may be associated with an intracranial extension.

Keywords: dermoid cyst; congenital tumor; frontotemporal region; intracranial extension