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Headache in Ruptured Intracranial Dermoid Cysts

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Intracranial dermoid cysts are benign, rare mass-occupying lesions of the central nervous system arising from the neuroectodermal cell lines. While rupture of intracranial dermoid cysts is rare, it can present with a variety of clinical manifestations. To explore the headache manifestations among patients with ruptured intracranial dermoid cysts. To our knowledge, limited studies focusing on headache due to the intracranial dermoid cysts rupture have been published to date. A literature review was done through PubMed/Medline. Articles within the past 10 years were reviewed. Articles in languages other than English were excluded.

Recent Findings

Rupture of intracranial dermoid cysts could have various manifestations including headache, seizure, and meningitis.

Summary

Depending on the location of the cyst, headache secondary to the rupture of the intracranial dermoid cysts could present in different ways. A detailed systematic literature review of headache presentations due to intracranial dermoid cysts rupture is provided.

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    Amir Soheil Tolebeyan & Deena E. Kuruvilla

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Amir Tolebeyan declares no conflict of interest. Deena Kuruvilla is a consultant and speaker for Lilly, Amgen/Novartis, Alder, and Allergan, and a consultant for Theranica.

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Tolebeyan, A.S., Kuruvilla, D.E. Headache in Ruptured Intracranial Dermoid Cysts. Curr Pain Headache Rep 24, 31 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-020-00863-x

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