Extradural epidermoid cyst occluding the transverse sinus: A case report
β Scribed by Norihiro Sadato; Yuji Numaguchi; Fred H. Geisler; Donald A. Kristt
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1991
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 520 KB
- Volume
- 15
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0895-6111
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β¦ Synopsis
A case of an epidermoid cyst obstructing the transverse sinus is presented. The preoperative radiologic evaluation comprised CT, MR Imaging, and cerebral angiogram. The discussion includes the relative value of each test as part of the preoperative evaluation and the differential diagnosis of lateral sinus occlusion.
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