FINDINGS Figure 285-1. Axial T2WI through the parietal bones. There is an ovoid hypointense posterior right parietal scalp nodule (arrow). Figure 285-2. Right parasagittal T1WI through the mass. The nodule is of intermediate intensity almost isointense with brain.
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS Dermoid, epidermoid, sebaceous cyst, lipoma.
DIAGNOSIS Sebaceous (trichilemmal or pilar) cyst.
DISCUSSION