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Two cases of intracerebral epidermoid cysts are reported. Their presentation did not conform with classical symptoms and signs. Total excision was followed by complete recovery.
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Mohanty, S., Bhattacharya, R.N., Tandon, S.C. et al. Intracerebral cystic epidermoid. Acta neurochir 57, 107–113 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01665121
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