Undiagnosed epidermoid cyst presenting as trigeminal neuralgia: A need for MRI: British Journal of Neurosurgery: Vol 8, No 1

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Abstract

A case of an epidermoid cyst in the cerebello-pontine angle presenting with facial pain is reported. The tumour was discovered during neurovascular decompression of the fifth nerve. A pre-operative CT scan was normal. The role of neuroradiological investigation in young patients with trigeminal neuralgia is discussed.

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