OBJECTIVE: Subdural hematomas and hygromas are infrequently encountered
complications of arachnoid cysts of the middle cranial fossa and are particularly rare with …

Object Arachnoid cysts are commonly encountered fluid collections in the central nervous
system. Recent advances in neuroimaging have translated into an increased detection of …

Object Arachnoid cysts are a frequent finding on intracranial imaging. The prevalence and
natural history of these cysts in adults are not well defined. Methods We retrospectively …

This study demonstrates the use of diffusion-weighted MR imaging in improving the
specificity of the diagnosis of extraaxial brain tumors. Three surgically proved lesions (one …

✓ The best operative intervention for children with arachnoid cysts remains the subject of
controversy. Recent reports stress that craniotomy for cyst fenestration is associated with a …

The data on arachnoid cysts in children (0–15 years) operated upon between 1980 and
1988 were analysed in a retrospective, co-operative study. The results from 285 patients …

Arachnoid cysts are non-tumorous intra-arachnoid fluid collections that account for about 1%
of all intracranial space-occupying lesions. In this article, we review the current concepts …

Object If, when, and how children with arachnoid cysts should undergo surgery has been a
matter of debate. In the present study the authors describe long-term clinical and …

The treatment options for intracranial arachnoid cysts are either craniotomy and fenestration
of the cyst into the cerebrospinal fluid spaces or shunting of the cyst contents extracranially …

✓ A prospective study of seven consecutive patients with congenital arachnoid cysts treated
endoscopically is reported. The ages of the patients at the time of diagnosis ranged from 6 to …