Cholesteatoma of the Pineal Region of the Brain

Aliyev Mansur Abdukhalikovich; Najimova Margiyona Kakhramonovna; Abdukarimova Zalina Adkhamovna; Shamsiyeva Raykhona Ozodovna

Authors

Aliyev Mansur Abdukhalikovich Samarkand State Medical University
Najimova Margiyona Kakhramonovna Samarkand State Medical University
Abdukarimova Zalina Adkhamovna Samarkand State Medical University
Shamsiyeva Raykhona Ozodovna Samarkand State Medical University

Keywords:

cholesteatoma, pineal region, brain, diagnosis, surgical treatment, neurosurgery, complications, recurrences

Abstract

Pineal region cholesteatoma (intracranial epidermoid cyst) is a rare benign congenital lesion characterized by accumulation of keratinized epithelium. Due to its slow growth, the tumor may remain asymptomatic for a long period and becomes clinically evident after compression of surrounding brain structures and ventricular system.

This article presents a clinical case diagnosed using MRI and treated surgically. Neuroimaging revealed a large cystic formation in the pineal region. Microsurgical removal of the lesion was performed successfully, and the postoperative period was without complications.

Early radiological diagnosis and timely surgical intervention are essential for favorable outcomes. Long-term follow-up is recommended because recurrence may occur.