| Autor: |
María Fernanda Laverde-Reyes, Juan Camilo Márquez, Daniela Nasner, Ana María Granados-Sánchez, Luis Fernando Castillo |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2023 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Journal of Medical Case Reports, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2023) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1752-1947 |
| DOI: |
10.1186/s13256-023-04243-y |
| Popis: |
Abstract Background Epidermoid cysts are rare benign lesions that originate from remnants of ectodermal epithelial tissue, particularly infrequent in the pediatric population. They exhibit characteristic imaging features, with occasional variations leading to the development of a “white” epidermoid cyst. This transformation results from the presence of protein and lipid material within the cyst, causing intrinsic hyperintensity in T1-weighted images, signal hypointensity in T2-weighted images, and a bright signal in diffusion-weighted imaging. Case presentation We describe the case of a 5-year-old Latina pediatric patient initially diagnosed with a typical epidermoid cyst. After 13 years of follow-up, this typical epidermoid cyst underwent a transformation, becoming a “white” epidermoid cyst. Conclusions Epidermoid cysts are rare intracranial lesions. The term “white epidermoid cyst” does not denote a variant; it represents a distinct transformation within an epidermoid cyst due to liquid and protein accumulation. This transformation should be considered in cases with specific imaging characteristics. |
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