Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Skull Base Dermoid Cyst in the Right Infratemporal Fossa Diagnosed Using the Dixon Technique: a Case Report and Review of Literature

  • Kim, Seung Jin (Department of Radiology, Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine) ;
  • Baek, Hye Jin (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Ryu, Kyeong Hwa (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Choi, Bo Hwa (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Moon, Jin Il (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Soo Buem (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Park, Sung Eun (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Bae, Kyungsoo (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Jeon, Kyung Nyeo (Department of Radiology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Eun Bin (Department of Neurology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital) ;
  • An, Hyo Jung (Department of Pathology, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital)
  • Received : 2017.04.06
  • Accepted : 2017.05.19
  • Published : 2017.06.30
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Abstract

Dermoid cysts are benign congenital tumors composed of keratinizing squamous epithelium and dermal derivatives. They account for less than 1% of all intracranial tumors and are rarely exhibited at the base of the skull. To the best of our knowledge, only one case report has presented computed tomography and conventional T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) findings that revealed an infratemporal dermoid cyst. In the present study, we report an unusual case of a dermoid cyst in the right infratemporal fossa, which was incidentally detected by MR imaging with the Dixon technique. This article also highlights the importance of meticulous radiological review and the usefulness of the Dixon technique in everyday clinical practice.

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