Is arachnoid cyst asymptomatic?

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Arachnoid cyst is generally caused by congenital dysplasia. If the cyst is too large, it is easy to lead to brain tissue compression and epilepsy, headache and other symptoms. Under the action of external force, it may lead to intracranial hemorrhage and so on. Whether early surgery is still controversial, but if the cyst is large, symptomatic or should be operated as soon as possible, arachnoid cyst asymptomatic? Now let me tell you something.

Is arachnoid cyst asymptomatic?

The main manifestations are disturbance of consciousness, progressive sensory disturbance, various brain nerve dysfunction, etc. some patients may have paresis or epileptic seizures. The cysts located in the optic chiasmatic cistern or sellar area may cause vision loss and visual field changes. The cysts located in the posterior cranial fossa may cause increased intracranial pressure due to the blockage of the fourth ventricle. The main symptoms include headache, vomiting and optic nerve papilledema, Headache is the first symptom of intracranial arachnoid cyst.

Patients should understand that arachnoid cysts are congenital benign brain cysts, which are caused by abnormal arachnoid division during development. The wall of the capsule was mostly arachnoid, neuroglia and pia mater, and there was cerebrospinal fluid like cystic fluid in the capsule. Arachnoid cysts don't get smaller by themselves, but most of them don't continue to grow. If there are no symptoms, they don't need treatment. For patients with epilepsy or nervous system symptoms, symptomatic treatment, if necessary, surgery.

Patients should know that arachnoid cyst is a kind of benign brain cyst. There are arachnoid cystic wall and cerebrospinal fluid like cystic fluid. The cysts are located on the surface of the brain, closely related to the subarachnoid space, but do not invade the brain. If there are symptoms, the cyst fluid should be removed and the surface of the cyst wall should be excised. The inner wall should be cut to connect with the subarachnoid space. Good results can often be obtained.

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Patients should pay attention to arachnoid cyst is a benign disease, do not worry, generally do not leave sequelae after surgery, pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, regulate mood, timely surgical treatment, more out in the sun, breathe fresh air, wish early recovery.