Surgery for Recurrence of An Epidermoid Cyst ofThe Cerebellopontine Angle: A Case Report And The Literature Review

  • Authors

    • Si Ali I‎ Department of neurosurgery, university hospital center of ‎Mostaganem, faculty of medicine of Mostaganem –Algeria
    • Berdi FZ. Department of neurosurgery, university hospital center of ‎Mostaganem, faculty of medicine of Mostaganem –Algeria
    • Habib A. Department of neurosurgery, university hospital center of ‎Mostaganem, faculty of medicine of Mostaganem –Algeria
    • Badache K.‎ Department of neurosurgery, university hospital center of ‎Mostaganem, faculty of medicine of Mostaganem –Algeria
    https://doi.org/10.14419/595y9t60

    Received date: December 25, 2025

    Accepted date: February 17, 2026

    Published date: February 18, 2026

  • epidermoid Cyst; APC; Recurrence; Surgery; Neuro-Navigation

  • Abstract

    Introduction: Epidermoid cysts of the cerebellopontine angle (APC) are rare ‎benign tumours that generally recur after incomplete initial excision (1,3).‎

    Observation: We report a case of recurrence of a right PCA epidermoid cyst in a ‎‎45-year-old patient, ten years after initial surgery. A retrosigmoid approach, using ‎neuro-navigation and facial nerve monitoring, allowed controlled subtotal resection.‎

    Results: The postoperative course was uneventful, with clinical improvement and ‎no new deficits. Postoperative MRI showed a stable residue.‎

    Conclusion: Surgery for recurrence of epidermoid cysts of the APC remains ‎challenging due to capsular adhesions. Careful subtotal resection avoids ‎neurological complications (3,11)‎.

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    I‎ , S. A. ., FZ., B. ., A., H. ., & K.‎, B. . (2026). Surgery for Recurrence of An Epidermoid Cyst ofThe Cerebellopontine Angle: A Case Report And The Literature Review. International Journal of Medicine, 14(1), 26-30. https://doi.org/10.14419/595y9t60