The authors report their experience in the surgical treatment of intracranial dermoid and epidermoid tumors. These lesions are rare but may, in most of the occasions, be completely resected allowing a complete cure of the patient. The usefulness of the most recent diagnostic tools is discussed and the surgical indications, complications and results are reviewed in comparison to the most significant literature reports.
Epidermoid and dermoid tumors
LOCATELLI, DAVIDE;
1989-01-01
Abstract
The authors report their experience in the surgical treatment of intracranial dermoid and epidermoid tumors. These lesions are rare but may, in most of the occasions, be completely resected allowing a complete cure of the patient. The usefulness of the most recent diagnostic tools is discussed and the surgical indications, complications and results are reviewed in comparison to the most significant literature reports.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.