Epidermoid tumor of the cerebellopontine angle: diagnostic value of computed tomographic metrizamide cisternography.

Abstract

The extent of spread of an epidermoid tumor in the posterior fossa may be difficult to discern preoperatively. Conventional computed tomographic (CT) studies may not outline the tumor capsule, and the low attenuation of the tumor itself may not allow a distinction from cerebrospinal fluid. CT metrizamide cisternography was helpful in delineating the inferior pole of an epidermoid tumor, which could then be delivered through a transtentorial approach.

• Authors: J M Fein, K Lipow, F Taati, T Lansem
• Journal: Neurosurgery (Neurosurgery) Vol. 9 Issue 2 Pg. 179-82 (Aug 1981) ISSN: 0148-396X [Print] United States
• PMID: 6973704 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Metrizamide

Topics

• Adult
• Brain (diagnostic imaging)
• Cerebellar Neoplasms (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Cerebellopontine Angle
• Epidermal Cyst (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Female
• Humans
• Methods
• Metrizamide
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed