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What is the definition of Arachnoid Cysts?
Arachnoid cysts are sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that are located between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane, one of the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Arachnoid cysts can be primary or secondary. Primary Arachnoid cysts are congenital (present at birth), resulting from abnormal development of the brain and spinal cord during early pregnancy. Secondary Arachnoid cysts are less common, and result from head injuries, meningitis, tumors, or as a complication of brain surgery. Signs and symptoms depend on the location and size of the cyst and may include headache, nausea and vomiting, seizures, hearing and visual disturbances, vertigo, and difficulties with balance and walking. Although many affected individuals develop symptoms in the first year of life, some never develop symptoms. In some cases, Arachnoid cysts are part of a genetic syndrome such as Chudley-McCullough syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis, or Marfan syndrome, where there are many other associated signs and symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Arachnoid Cysts?
  • Arachnoid cysts
  • Arachnoid cysts, intracranial
  • Intracranial arachnoid cysts
Who are the top Arachnoid Cysts Local Doctors?
Dr. Maria M. Toledo
Neurosurgery
Dr. Maria M. Toledo
Neurosurgery

Sacred Heart Health System Inc

7720 Us Hwy 98 W, Suite 310, 
Miramar Beach, FL 
 (81.0 mi)
850-278-3667
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Maria Toledo is a Neurosurgery provider in Miramar Beach, Florida. Dr. Toledo and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. Her top areas of expertise are Vein of Galen Aneurysm, Wyburn-Mason Syndrome, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Toledo is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew M. Pearson
Neurosurgery
Dr. Matthew M. Pearson
Neurosurgery

Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC

2451 University Hospital Dr, 
Mobile, AL 
 (84.3 mi)
251-471-7000
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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Matthew Pearson is a Neurosurgery provider in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Pearson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Tumor, Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Pearson is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Timothy P. Hecker
Neurology
Dr. Timothy P. Hecker
Neurology

Coastal Neurological Institute PC

3280 Dauphin St, Suite A, 
Mobile, AL 
 (86.2 mi)
251-450-3700
Languages Spoken:
English
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Timothy Hecker is a Neurologist in Mobile, Alabama. Dr. Hecker and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Tension Headache, Myasthenia Gravis, and Essential Tremor. Dr. Hecker is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Arachnoid Cysts Clinical Trials?
KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 Multicenter Registry for Patients With Childhood-onset Craniopharyngioma, Xanthogranuloma, Cysts of Rathke's Pouch, Meningioma, Pituitary Adenoma, Arachnoid Cysts
KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 Multicenter Registry for Patients With Childhood-onset Craniopharyngioma, Xanthogranuloma, Cysts of Rathke's Pouch, Meningioma, Pituitary Adenoma, Arachnoid Cysts
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 07, 2024

Summary: KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 will prospectively collect and descriptively analyse data on diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up of patients with craniopharyngioma. In continuation of preceding studies also patients with xanthogranuloma, meningioma, pituitary adenoma, prolactinoma and cystic intracranial malformations will be registered.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center