Intradiploic epidermoid cyst overlying the torcula: a surgical challenge
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Surgical treatment of intradiploic epidermoid cyst treated as depression.
INTRODUCTION Extradural intradiploic epidermoid cysts are rare, representing less than 0.25% of all primary intracranial tumors. They can be neurologically silent and can only present psychiatric symptoms like depression, cognitive or personality changes. CASE OUTLINE A 68-year-old male with two year long history of depressive mood, lack of motivation, helplessness, hopelessness and poor resp...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr.08.2010.3245.corr1