1. Which doctor should I consult for arachnoid cysts? You should consult a neurologist if any symptoms related to arachnoid cysts are observed. A neurosurgeon is consulted if surgical intervention is ...

Arachnoid cysts are benign cerebrospinal fluid‐filled sacs that typically reside within the arachnoid membrane. Although most of these cysts remain asymptomatic, complications can arise when ...

Cyst – It is a closed tissue that may contain pus, air, fluid, or other material. Arachnoid membrane – It is one of the 3 membranes that protects the brain and spinal cord. Intradural – Located ...

For the past 20 years, Urban Meyer has dealt with an arachnoid cyst in his brain and recent flare-ups that have contributed to speculation that this could be Meyer’s last season at Ohio State. Meyer ...

Among women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, bariatric surgery was a more effective means of reducing intracranial pressure and sustaining ...

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) -It has been reported in the past that Ohio State University’s Head Football Coach Urban Meyer suffers from an arachnoid cyst in his brain and it is ultimately what has lead to ...

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) affects 3.44 per 10,000 women aged 18-55 years in the United States. Significant geographic variation in cases of the condition exists, potentially ...

Are you plagued by severe headaches that are getting worse over time? You might assume that you’re suffering from migraines, but then you start experiencing vision symptoms or even occasional ...

A previously healthy 72-year-old woman presented to the emergency department after awakening from sleep with several minutes of impaired responsiveness, lip smacking and complex motor movements of her ...

If you bump your knee, it's likely to swell. But what if you injure your brain? Swelling -- also called edema-- is the body's response to many types of injury. It can result from overuse or infection.

Arachnoid cysts (ACs) are benign, discrete pockets of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) or CSF-like fluids, accounting for 1% of all intracranial space-occupying lesions. Commonly observed during childhood, ...