Cholesterol Granuloma of Frontal Bone.
- Author:
Sang Weon LEE
1
;
Seung Heon CHA
;
Dong June PARK
;
Geun Sung SONG
;
Chang Hwa CHOI
;
Young Woo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cholesterol granuloma;
Frontal bone;
Proptosis
- MeSH:
Cholesterol*;
Cranial Fossa, Anterior;
Curettage;
Exophthalmos;
Frontal Bone*;
Granuloma*;
Orbit;
Rare Diseases
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2001;30(6):777-780
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
