What is arachnoid cyst?

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It was said that I was caused by a viral cold. This time, the water suspension played a role. There was no vomiting, no fever, but I still had a headache. So on the fifth day, I went to another hospital to see it. He asked me to do a CT. There was no abnormal density shadow in the brain substance, the boundary of the gray and white matter was clear, the result of the midline of the brain was in the middle, the shape and size of the ventricular system were abnormal, and the fissure of the brain was clear as usual, The subarachnoid space was widened in the left temporal pole. What is arachnoid cyst? Now let me tell you something.

What is arachnoid cyst?

Patients should know that the causes of arachnoid cyst are congenital, and secondary, secondary mostly due to trauma, inflammation and other causes of extensive adhesion of arachnoid. If the cyst grows up, there may be progressive enlargement of the head, bilateral asymmetry, seizures, etc., it may also lead to compression of the pituitary gland, optic nerve cross and interventricular foramen, resulting in visual impairment, pituitary dysfunction, obstructive hydrocephalus, etc.

Patients need to know that small arachnoid cysts can be observed, and surgical treatment is needed when the cyst is large or has compressed the surrounding brain tissue and symptoms appear; Cyst cisternostomy can also be performed under endoscopy. The latter has less trauma and faster recovery, but requires higher technology and equipment

Patients should know that arachnoid cysts are divided into congenital and secondary types. The former is a problem of occurrence, while the latter is the result of extensive arachnoid adhesion caused by trauma and inflammation. Congenital arachnoid cysts are bag like structures formed by cerebrospinal fluid surrounded in the arachnoid. They are not connected with subarachnoid space

matters needing attention

Patients should pay attention to regular and reasonable diet, that is, high protein and high vitamin food. Choose plant or animal protein with high nutritional value, such as milk, eggs, fish, lean meat, various bean products, etc. All kinds of fresh vegetables and fruits are rich in vitamins and have high nutritional value.