Anatomía aplicada de las fontanelas

Abstract

Owing to their anatomical characteristics, fontanelles are a true window to the inside of the skull, which determines their multiple clinical and surgical applications.

Anterior Fontanelle Dermoid Cyst: Surgical Technique

“…Dermoid cysts are rare lesions, with an incidence of 0.1-0.5% of cranial tumors located in the midline; 25% of these cysts are located in the anterior fontanel [7]. Fontanelles make up six areas of dense connective tissue that correspond to the union of two or more sutures and are made up of three layers: external (periosteum), middle (connective tissue), and internal (dura mater) [8].…”