Suprasellar keratinous cyst: A case report and review on its radiological features and treatment outcome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Keratinous or epidermoid cysts (ECs) are encapsulated lesions lined by squamous cell epithelium. They comprise approximately 1% of intracranial lesions. Contrary to dermoid cysts, they lack dermal elements such as sebaceous or apocrine glands and hair follicles. The sellar region is the second most common intracranial site following the cerebellopontine angle. Here, we report a case of EC in a patient who complained of endocrine disturbances. We also performed a systematic review on previously published cases to analyze clinical and radiological characteristics and report the treatment outcomes of suprasellar ECs.

Case description

A 42-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of amenorrhea, weight gain, severe headache, and visual disturbances for 6 months

SUBMITTER: Huo CW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5806421 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature