Imaging Findings of an Epidermoid Cyst Undergoing Malignant Transformation
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Malignant transformation of intracranial epidermoid cysts (IECs) is very rare. Clinical deterioration and contrast enhancement of a known IEC or at the surgical site of a removed IEC should raise suspicion for malignant transformation. There are very few reports and to our knowledge no reviews describing the spectral pattern of IEC undergone malignant transformation. We describe a rare case of initial malignant transformation of an IEC, with special emphasis on the spectroscopic findings. MR spectroscopy (MRS) can contribute towards the correct diagnosis.
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