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What is a cystic lesion on the brain?
It can be: arachnoid cyst colloid cyst enlarged perivascular space dermoid cyst choroid plexus cyst pineal cyst Rathke cleft cyst cystic neoplasm parasites (neurocysticercosis) DW malformation
What is retrocerebellar arachnoid cyst?
retrocerebellar arachnoid cysts are a cyst that is filled with fluid. The cyst in this case is located in the retrocerebellar area which is behind the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that has to do with motor function.
What are the demographics of arachnoid cysts?
Infants are most susceptible to developing arachnoid cysts, although cyst formation can occur up through adolescence. Arachnoid cyst development in adults occurs much less frequently. Arachnoid cysts occur predominantly in males.
How can arachnoid cysts be classified?
Arachnoid cysts can be classified according to their location and by the type of tissue making up the cyst wall (arachnoid connective tissue or glioependymal tissue).
Can arachnoid cyst cause the skull fracture easily. My friends daughter has a fracture right on top of an arachnoid cyst. Can the cyst cause the skull to thin or soften?
Arachnoid cysts can cause chronic remodeling and thinning of the adjacent skull. So--while I've personally never seen a case of skull fx directly overlying an arachnoid cyst (general diagnostic radiologist, 6 yrs in practice)--it certainly would seem that the involved portion of skull would be relatively more susceptible to fracture in the event of trauma.
Fenestration of arachnoid cyst?
Fenestration (to create an opening) is performed in order to drain the arachnoid cyst. The most recent studies of patients treated using the method called "Endoscopic Fenestration" indicate very good outcomes.
What are the types of Cysts?
the four most common types of cysts are: the Arachnoid Cyst, also called the leptomeningeal cyst the Colloid Cyst the Dermoid Cyst and the Epidermoid cyst, also called the Epidermoid tumor try researching those individualy for further detail. :]
Should 4 cm ovarian cyst be removed?
A 4cm cyst on the ovary is not normally a reason to have surgery, but you should contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
How are arachnoid cysts diagnosed?
Arachnoid cysts are most commonly diagnosed followed a complaint of headaches, disruption of vision, or delayed development in a child. Even then, the discovery of a cyst is often incidental to another examination.
Can you get pregnant with an cyst?
Yes, you can get pregnant if you have a cysts on your ovaries or your uterus, but it could take a while. If it is a small cyst on your uterus, it should disappear by itself without surgery.
Why is it necessary to have surgery for a pilonidal cyst?
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Can cyst be treated without having surgery?
You can check for Gamma knife surgery.
