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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1983;12(3): 407-413. |
| A Case of Epidermoid in the Third Ventricle: Case Report. |
| Jae Kwang Ryu, Joong Wook Park, Je Hyuk Lee, Jung Hyun Woo |
| Department of Neurosurgery, Chonnam University Medical School Hospital, Kwang ju, Korea. |
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| ABSTRACT |
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A case of a third ventricular epidermoid is presented, which was diagnosed by conray ventriculography and computerized tomography. The tumor was subtotally removed through a low parieto-occipital approach and ventriculo-peritoneal shunt was performed. The epidermoid of the third ventricle is extremely rare and only a few cases have been reported in the literatures. It's incidence, preoperative diagnosis, surgical technique and complications are briefly reviewed. |
| Key Words:
Epidermoid; Conray ventriculography CT scan; Ventriculo-peritoneal shunt; Low parieto-occipital approach |
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