MR and CT appearance of ruptured intracranial dermoid tumors

Abstract

Intracranial dermoid tumors have characteristic MR and CT appearances. Rupture of an intracranial dermoid produces a dramatic MR and CT appearance. Two cases of ruptured intracranial dermoid tumors are presented, one with rupture into the subarachnoid space, another with rupture into the ventricles. MR and CT findings are included.