Intramedullary cystic spinal cord lesion with hemorragic fluid content?

Question

My Aunty who is 56 is reported with intramedullary cystic lesion at C2,C3,C4,C5 region . The MRI says this Hemorrhagic cyst.

The two MRI in a one year period shows growth in the cystic lesion from 4,0.8,0.8 to 6.3,1.0,1.3

The doctor neurosurgeon told it needs to be operated and there are chances of not being a successful one. If failed it would end in paralysis

We could not understand what exactly this is and what are the treatment options available and best place to do this.

Thanks in advance

Answer 1

Well I'm not a neurosurgeon, but my daughter had neurosurgery back in January. Best I can tell, a Hemorrhagic cyst is a cyst filled with blood and other fluid.

Operating could prove dangerous due to the spinal region it is in.

I think the best thing would be to get a  second opinion. Neuros are all very different, and as I learned, it really pays to search until you find one you are comfortable with.

Not sure where you live. The one I used is in Portland, OR and is an amazing lady. And also, neuros can be jerks too...a lot of God complex and attitude in some cases..so don't be surprised  by that. Good luck!