Transpterygoid Stent Placement for Management of a Recurrent Infratemporal Fossa Epidermoid Cyst: A Technical Note Journal Article

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Authors: Ibrahim, T.; Ackerman, P. D.; Welch, K. C.; Prabhu, V. C.
Article Title: Transpterygoid Stent Placement for Management of a Recurrent Infratemporal Fossa Epidermoid Cyst: A Technical Note
Abstract: Epidermoid cysts (ECs) are benign congenital cysts that typically develop from misplaced stratified squamous epithelium during neural tube closure. They are most commonly encountered in the cerebellopontine angle, the fourth ventricle, and the region of the sella turcica. Recurrence of an EC or regrowth of residual components following surgery is known to occur, but the exact incidence is not defined. Repeat surgical removal is generally considered but may be complicated by significant morbidity. We present a novel endoscopic method by which to manage a recurrent EC of the infratemporal fossa using a silastic stent through a transpterygoid approach that permits periodic drainage of recurrent cyst material in the outpatient setting with minimal morbidity.
Journal Title: Journal of neurological surgery reports
Volume: 74
Issue: 2
ISSN: 2193-6358; 2193-6358
Publisher: Unknown  
Date Published: 2013
Start Page: 123
End Page: 128
Language: ENG
DOI/URL:

10.1055/s-0033-1358377
Notes: JID: 101601540; OTO: NOTNLM; 2012/11/14 [received]; 2013/08/15 [accepted]; 2013/11/06 [epublish]; ppublish