Question 1

brain right ventricle 8mm lesion -cyst or tumor?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: If the interpretation on the MRI by the radiologist is that it is a cyst, then it is likely benign. It also depends if there is any area of enhancement that would suggest a tumor. Also if you have serial MRI scans, you can tell if it is getting bigger or changing which is more likely a tumor. The location in the ventricle is important too. If it obstructs the foramen it could be a problem.

Question 2

i have an arachnoid cyst&get complex migraines very frequently past eeg has shown narrowing of the ventricles in my brain, are they caused by the cyst?

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Probably unrelated: Many normal people have arachnoid cysts.  Many normal people have narrow ventricles on ct or mri.  These are incidental and unrelated findings.  Migraine is a physiological reaction to stress.  It sounds that the cyst and ventricle issues are unrelated to your migraine.

Question 3

i have an acquired brain injury caused by a colloid cyst in third ventricle, how do i source help or rehab for brain injury.

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: The best way to find help for any brain injury is to first see a neurologist. They can recommend the best rehabilitation treatment facilities in your area. Good luck to you.

Question 4

20 weeks us shows baby has 2 cysts, a dilated 3rd ventricle and tcd below 5th on the brain, what does this mean? the doctor wouldn't tell me anything.

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Some thoughts...: Not sure what it means to say, "doctor wouldn't tell me anything." At 20 weeks, time is of the essence. Everyone involved has to get together now to decide whether or not the baby has a significant malformation. If so, one can consider aborting... which is why time is of the essence. Ask the doctor for the answer. Ask another for a second opinion if the first answer is not clear cut. Good Luck!

Question 5

my 7month old daughter has a 1.9 x 1.7 cm ependymal cyst  in the junction of the body and posterior horn of the right lateral ventricle  in her brain what can i do about it ?

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What can you do ?: You confer with the docs that ordered the scan to see if they think it is anything important. One of the problems we have with advance imaging is we often find things that are innocent but unusual findings &amp; then have to come up with other testing to decide if they are really innocent or might change into something nasty.

Question 6

can someone explain brain mri findings? - some prominence of the atria of the lateral ventricles, right greater than left, which appears stable and may be related to cysts at this location, involving the region of the glomus of the choroid plexus?

Accepted Answer

: Taken at face value, your images are benign and represent no worrisome lesions

Question 7

what does effacement of the ventricles mean and the left ventricle being smaller than the right is this normal or worrysome? can an arachnoid cyst cause this?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to interpret imaging studies in absence of the films themselves, the indications for the studies, and clinical findings prompting such.  Suggest this be discussed with the doctors involved in the assessment.  Alternatively, you could schedule a virtual consult at HT, provide your films, and obtain an opinion  (www.connect@healthtap.com)

Question 8

wondering if lateral ventricle cysts can be treated with cyberknife technology?

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: Since neurosurgical cases can be very complex and variable, it is impossible to discuss appropriateness of various surgical approaches based upon your brief post.  It is best to obtain direct neurosurgical consultation for a brain lesion or abnormality.  Surgery is not necessarily the best option.

Question 9

does a cyst 6mm in diameter in the left horn ventricle cause chronic migraines?

Accepted Answer

Arachnoid cyst: I don't think so, this cyst is small and harmless ausually discovered accidentally when  head ct scan or brain MRI is done as a work up for headache.

Question 10

i have a 3mm colloid cyst on 3rdthe ventricle.  i have become symptomatic. should i be worried

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Perhaps: Even a small colloid cyst can grow and create a blockade of the ventricular system of the brain, with evolution of hydrocephalus.  If this is occurring, you could be getting headaches, visual blurring, dizziness, and best to see a neurosurgeon asap, and make some management decisions.

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Brain right ventricle 8mm lesion -cyst or tumor?

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I have an arachnoid cyst&get complex migraines very frequently past eeg has shown narrowing of the ventricles in my brain, are they caused by the cyst?

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I have an acquired brain injury caused by a colloid cyst in third ventricle, how do i source help or rehab for brain injury.

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20 weeks us shows baby has 2 cysts, a dilated 3rd ventricle and tcd below 5th on the brain, what does this mean? the doctor wouldn't tell me anything.

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My 7month old daughter has a 1.9 x 1.7 cm ependymal cyst in the junction of the body and posterior horn of the right lateral ventricle in her brain what can i do about it ?

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Can someone explain brain mri findings? - some prominence of the atria of the lateral ventricles, right greater than left, which appears stable and may be related to cysts at this location, involving the region of the glomus of the choroid plexus?

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What does effacement of the ventricles mean and the left ventricle being smaller than the right is this normal or worrysome? can an arachnoid cyst cause this?

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Wondering if lateral ventricle cysts can be treated with cyberknife technology?

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Does a cyst 6mm in diameter in the left horn ventricle cause chronic migraines?

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I have a 3mm colloid cyst on 3rdthe ventricle. i have become symptomatic. should i be worried

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