Atypical Presentation of Temporal Dermoid Cyst: Case Report

Abstract

Dermoid account for 0.04?0.06% of intracranial tumors. The rupture of these slow-growing lesions are a rare event, generally taking place spontaneously. Their presentation are clinically variable according to cyst topography and integrity. Surgery remains the first-line therapy and gross total resection should be attempted if feasible. We report on a case of a 22-year-old male with a 2-year history of seizures and cognitive impairment and a temporal mesial dermoid cyst successfully treated with gross total resection microsurgery.