Posterior Fossa Dermoid Cyst in a Child with Recurrent Meningitis
Keywords:
Recurrent meningitis, posterior fossa tumorAbstract
Intra cranial dermoid cysts are rare brain tumors. Cutaneous punctum extending in cranial cavity as dermal tract or intermittent seepage from the cyst in subarachnoid space can be a source of recurrent meningitis. We report a 5 years child with posterior fossa dermoid cyst presented to pediatrician with recurrent episode of meningitis. Diagnosis was made on CT / MRI images. Safe total excision was performed and patient was sent home safely on 4th postoperative days without any complication.
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