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Epidermoid tumor of the interhemispheric fissure

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In this report, we present a case of an interhemispheric epidermoid presenting with generalized seizure. The tumor was demonstrated radiologically and discussed with the pertinent literature.

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Bayka, S., Çakir, E., Aktürk, F. et al. Epidermoid tumor of the interhemispheric fissure. Neurosurg. Rev. 20, 63–66 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01390529

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