Question 1

could you die from a brain cyst, what are some of the symptoms of a brain cyst?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A brain cyst is normally benign fluid collection that grows and may put pressure on surrounding brain and affecting function. Could cause herniation which is bad. Treatment could consist of a shunt which would drain fluid into another portion of body that would allow for absorption of of the brain fluid and allow nl protected brain function and growth.

Question 2

my boyfriend's mom has a cyst in her brain and it's pushing against it, she's having surgery to remove the fluid, could she die while in surgery?

Accepted Answer

We can not answer it: While we know there is risk of any surgical procedure and also risk of anesthesia.And rarely can end in mortality.But most surgeries are safe and the only person who can tell you the risks involved is the surgeon who is going to perform the surgery.I siggest you ask these question to the surgeon involved as to the risk of surgery

Question 3

what causes brain cysts in adults?

Accepted Answer

Formed long ago: The vast majority of brain cysts are congenital, meaning they formed when your brain was forming as an embryo and are innocent.  The benign brain cysts dont change over time and ar nothing to worry about.  Frequently found when you have a brain scan performed for an unrelated reason.

Question 4

what are common causes of brain cysts?

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Can be infectious: Benign cysts can be congenital. They can come from some infections (parasites) or a cyst can sometimes be from head trauma.

Question 5

is a cyst on the brain deadly?

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Depends on cause: Many cysts in the brain are congenital, and quite benign, such as an incidental arachnoid cyst.  Infections such as parasites may present as a brain cyst and cause seizures.  Some bad tumors may grow so fast that the insides may die and become cystic.  If there is concern, contact a local neurosurgeon, and get evaluation.

Question 6

how dangerous is a brain cyst?

Accepted Answer

Brain cyst: Depends on the location in the brain, & the resultant neurologic effects.

Question 7

is a cyst in your brain dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: The most common cyst in the brain is an arachnoid cyst which is usually benign unless it becomes large enough to cause pressure on the brain.  There are other cysts which are related to infections or tumors which are dangerous and can require surgery.

Question 8

please tell me what can a 4 mm brain cyst cause?

Accepted Answer

Brain cyst: A 4mm brain cyst is extremely small and likely not to cause any symptoms, likely you have had it for years and it was an incidental finding looking for something else.

Question 9

can anyone tell me what could a 4 mm brain cyst cause?

Accepted Answer

Brain cyst.: Depends on location &amp; type of cyst &amp; how long it's been there.

Question 10

should i be concerned if my mum and told her that i have either a cyst or a lesion on my brain, what is that?

Accepted Answer

Get the facts: Even if you're a teen, if you're old enough to be online, you're old enough to be told the truth about any lesion see on one of your imaging studies -- brain or anywhere else. Get on the phone and call the radiologist.

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