Clinical and Radiological Presentation of Giant Supra and Infratentorial Dermoid Cyst with Left Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Literature Review



We report the unique case of a right supra and infratentorial dermoid cyst discovered in 50 years old female with a right V2 trigeminal neuralgia symptomatology. The patient underwent of MRI/ CT scan studies observed the presence of the unclear image of epidermoid / dermoid cyst, leading to its subsequent resection. We describe and discuss the imaging characteristics of dermoid cysts the particularity in radiographic diagnosis, surgical approach, the pre/ postoperative management and review the relevant literature.

                              Keywords: trigeminal neuralgia, supratentorial, infrantorial, radiographic, surgical

Citation: Isai GL and Monica RA. “Clinical and Radiological Presentation of Giant Supra and Infratentorial Dermoid Cyst with Left Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report and Literature Review ”. SVOA Neurology 2:3 (2021) Pages 72-76.