Coexistence of Intracranial Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Epidermoid Cyst: a Case with Consecutive Imaging Findings
10.13104/imri.2018.22.3.172
- Author:
Chae Woon LEE
1
;
Ji Eun PARK
;
Jeong Hyun LEE
;
Ho Sung KIM
;
Sang Joon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jieunp@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
squamous cell carcinoma;
epidermoid cyst;
magnetic resonance imaging
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell;
Diagnosis;
Diffusion;
Epidermal Cyst;
Epithelial Cells;
Follow-Up Studies;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2018;22(3):172-176
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
In contrast to well-known imaging findings of intracranial epidermoid cysts on magnetic resonance imaging, those of intracranial squamous cell carcinoma (SqCC) are relatively unknown. We present a case of coexistence of intracranial SqCC and epidermoid cyst, with consecutive follow up over 14 months. Based on our case, a solid enhancing portion adjacent to a typically-looking epidermoid cyst may become a clue for coexistence of intracranial SqCC. An initial contrast enhancement and/or heterogeneous signal on diffusion weighted imaging may become a useful diagnostic clue, but more importantly, sudden rapid growth is important in formulating diagnosis.
