Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society

The Korean Neurosurgical Society (대한신경외과학회)
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Cholesterol Granuloma of Frontal Bone - A Case Report -

전두골에 발생한 콜레스테롤 육아종 1례 - 증례보고 -

  • Lee, Sang Weon (Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine) ;
  • Cha, Seung Heon (Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine) ;
  • Park, Dong June (Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine) ;
  • Song, Geun Sung (Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Chang Hwa (Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Young Woo (Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine)
  • 이상원 (부산대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실) ;
  • 차승헌 (부산대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실) ;
  • 박동준 (부산대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실) ;
  • 송근성 (부산대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실) ;
  • 최창화 (부산대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실) ;
  • 이영우 (부산대학교 의과대학 신경외과학교실)
  • Received : 2000.06.02
  • Accepted : 2001.04.17
  • Published : 2001.06.28
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Abstract

Cholesterol granuloma of frontal bone is a rare disease which usually occurs at the lateral part of the supraorbital ridge. This expanding lesion grows slowly and extends into the orbit and anterior cranial fossa. The most common symptom is proptosis. This granuloma is composed of a granulomatous reaction surrounding cholesterol crystals. Surgical treatment involves aspiration of contents and stripping or curettage of the lining which is highly successful. We experienced a case of cholesterol granuloma of frontal bone with huge intracranial extension, which was cured by surgical removal. The clinical features, radiologic, and pathologic finding were discussed and the pertinent literatures were reviewed.

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