Does anybody know anything about an arachnoid cyst?I have it.?

Question

My doctor advised me to have surgicaly removed.

Answer 1

Its a rare disorder involving a fluid-filled cysts on the arachnoid membrane which is one of the thin layers of tissue that form a membrane which covers the spinal cord and brain. The type and severity of symptoms is determined by the size and location of the cyst.

God Bless

Answer 2

Arachnoid cysts in the head are actually quite common and often are of no clinical significance (simply pockets of spinal fluid).  In your case, it sounds like this fluid-filled spaced is causing you symptoms or is perhaps interfering with normal intracranial physiology.  If your physician (I'm assuming a Neurologist or Neurosurgeon) has indicated that surgery is indicated, then you should go for it, as this can be quite serious in your particular case.

N.B.  I don't know where your cyst is located or the particular symptoms/indications which led to CT/MR to be performed in diagnosing this entity.  (I'm assuming it's intracranial).  Nonetheless, when the physician deems that surgery is indicated, you are well-advised to proceed with such.

I wish you the best.

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