Dermoid cysts and their complications as manifested by computed cranial tomography

Rupture of a dermoid cyst intracranially is well demonstrated by cranial computed tomography. This complication was previously thought to have very grave consequences. Two cases are presented with rupture of cyst contents into the ventricle and subarachnoid space. One patient had a history of “aseptic meningitis”. Both patients had hydrocephalus. Both patients did well after surgery.