Dermoid cyst of the anterior fontanel: advantage of MRI for the diagnosis

Brain Dev. 1988;10(4):252-5. doi: 10.1016/s0387-7604(88)80007-x.

Abstract

We report two Japanese infants with congenital dermoid cysts of the anterior fontanel. The histological, computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings as to the cyst are described. MRI is the most useful preoperative investigative aid for ruling out intractanial extension.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dermoid Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Dermoid Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Dermoid Cyst / pathology
  • Dermoid Cyst / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skull Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skull Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed