Intracranial epidermoids

Neurol India. 1996 Oct-Dec;44(4):202-205.

Abstract

Twenty two cases of Intracranial epidermoids seen during the last twenty years are reviewed. Age ranged between 7 and 62 years. Duration of symptoms ranged between 6 months and 5 years. Symptoms of raised Intracranial pressure were common presentingcomplaints. Papilloedema was the commonest neurological finding. Computed tomography performed in 15 cases showed low attenuating lesion in 14 cases and a high attenuating lesion in one case. Myodil ventriculogram done in 3 cases and carotid angiography in 4 cases showed avascular mass.