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Rare Disease

dermoid or epidermoid cyst of the central nervous system

MONDO:0035159

Also known as:Dermoid or epidermoid cyst of the CNS

Overview

A rare congenital tumor characterized by a benign cyst with epithelial and epidermoid components, originating from embryologic displacement and ectopic growth of ectodermal tissue in the central nervous system. In contrast to epidermoid cysts, dermoid cysts also contain dermis and skin appendages. Most common location is the lumbosacral region, as well as the cerebellopontine angle and parasellar area for intracranial lesions. Clinical presentation depends on the location and size of the tumor and includes pain, muscle weakness, motor and sensory disturbances, and incontinence for intraspinal lesions, and intracranial hypertension, gait disturbances, cranial nerve dysfunction, and visual deficits for intracranial tumors. The cysts may rupture and cause chemical meningitis.

Diagnosis

Biomarker and diagnostic research for dermoid or epidermoid cyst of the central nervous system has been reported in the published literature.

Research Landscape

Sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and PubMed. Publication types are classified using NLM-curated article metadata; research type breakdowns reflect the nature of published work for this disease.

No clinical trials have been registered for dermoid or epidermoid cyst of the central nervous system.

202 publications have been identified in PubMed for dermoid or epidermoid cyst of the central nervous system. Kisho has analyzed 97 by research type. Research spans Case Report / Case Series (53%), Review / Meta-Analysis (33%), and Diagnostic / Biomarker (5%).

Research Type	Count	% of Total
Patient case studies	51	53%

Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 5:40 PM UTC

MONDOHPOClinicalTrials.govFDAPubMedHGNCClinVarClinGenGeneReviewsOrphanetOMIMRUSP

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External Resources

Orphanet

European rare disease database

Orphanet:530033

GARD

Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center

GARD:22206

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dermoid or epidermoid cyst of the central nervous system

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