J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2001 Jun;30(6):777-780.

Cholesterol Granuloma of Frontal Bone

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Pusan National University, School of Medicine, Pusan, Korea.

Abstract

Cholesterol granuloma of frontal bone is a rare disease which usually occurs at the lateral part of the supraorbital ridge. This expanding lesion grows slowly and extends into the orbit and anterior cranial fossa. The most common symptom is proptosis. This granuloma is composed of a granulomatous reaction surrounding cholesterol crystals. Surgical treatment involves aspiration of contents and stripping or curettage of the lining which is highly successful. We experienced a case of cholesterol granuloma of frontal bone with huge intracranial extension, which was cured by surgical removal. The clinical features, radiologic, and pathologic finding were discussed and the pertinent literatures were reviewed.

Keyword

Cholesterol granuloma; Frontal bone; Proptosis

MeSH Terms

Cholesterol*
Cranial Fossa, Anterior
Curettage
Exophthalmos
Frontal Bone*
Granuloma*
Orbit
Rare Diseases
Cholesterol
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