Management of Arachnoid Cysts: A Comprehensive Review

Arachnoid cysts are non-neoplastic, intracranial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled spaces lined with arachnoid membranes. Large arachnoid cysts are often symptomatic because they compress surrounding structures; therefore, they must be treated surgically. As several surgical management options exist,...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2018-04, Vol.10 (4), p.e2458-e2458
Main Authors: Mustansir, Fatima, Bashir, Sanaullah, Darbar, Aneela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brain diseases
Cysts
Endoscopy
Headaches
Neurosurgery
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Ostomy
Success
Surgery
Surgical outcomes
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Summary:Arachnoid cysts are non-neoplastic, intracranial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-filled spaces lined with arachnoid membranes. Large arachnoid cysts are often symptomatic because they compress surrounding structures; therefore, they must be treated surgically. As several surgical management options exist, we explore the best approach according to each major type of arachnoid cyst: middle cranial fossa cyst, suprasellar cyst, intrahemispheric cyst, and quadrigeminal cyst.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.2458