Arachnoid cysts: treatment
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Arachnoid cysts: treatment. Neural compression, Hydrocephalus, Refractory symptoms attributable to mass effect. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Surgical indications
- Neural compression
- Hydrocephalus
- Refractory symptoms attributable to mass effect
- Large cysts
- Rupture
- Haemorrhage
Surgical treatments
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Complications of treatment
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Precautions
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References
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