Question 1

docs, could a brain tumor be mistaken for a brain cyst?

Accepted Answer

Brain tumor v. cyst: It depends on the imaging test.  A technically adequate contrast enhanced MRI scan should be able to make this determination most of the time.  It may be more difficult without contrast, or if only a CT was performed.

Question 2

is it possible for an arachnoid cyst to be misdiagnosed and it actually be a brain tumor? (i know theres always a possibility medicine is not definite but i mean how rare is this?

Accepted Answer

: An arachnoid cyst is not a tumor, but rather a congenital variation.  Typically, it is an incidental finding of no consequence.  Well trained and experienced radiologists using updated equipment could readily and accurately distinguish a tumor vrs a benign cyst.  If you have reason to doubt the accuracy of your films, contact the radiologist and express your concerns.

Question 3

is there any correlation between a sebaceous cyst formation on the scalp and a brain tumor?

Accepted Answer

No. : These are two very different diseases without any connection between the two. Sebaceous cysts arise from the oil glands next to hair follicles; brain tumors form deep to the skull.

Question 4

can a cervical neck mri miss a brain tumor? i had one recently for a bulge disk and it detected a big sinus cyst. in case i had a brain tumor... would it had also detect it?

thanks

Accepted Answer

May be lower part: of the brain would be visible but not entire brain. So, you need mri of the head separately if indicated.

Question 5

is it possible for a brain tumor not to show up on mri's or mra's? i have this lump on the left side of my forehead, saw a dermotologist and she wouldnt do a biopsy, that lump dont move around like a cyst would,brain tumors runin my family and died?

Accepted Answer

: Derm made right choice.  Not a brain tumor from what you say.   Brain tumors died?  That is almost unheard of.

Question 6

is there a relationship of scalp sebaceous cysts and brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

None: Absolutely no relation between these 2 conditiions.

Question 7

does a clean non contrast mri (except for identified small arachnoid cyst) rule out brain tumors?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Mostly, if you are looking specifically for Arachnoid cyst, then diffusion weighted MRI is done. Otherwise CT with contrast can also be done.

Question 8

might it be possible that a a brain cyst turn into a tumor, kill you or cause might it be possible that acer?

Accepted Answer

Brain tumor : No, if something was a cyst , it is a cyst, . However  there are brain tumors that are cystic  to start with. It willdepend on how your diagnosis  was made and what were the follow-ups.

Question 9

how can i get doctors to take me seriously,ive had headaches constantly for over a yr, mri's and mra turn out normal,have a lump on my forehead that a dermo wouldnt do a biopsy,it dont move so i dont think its a cyst,brain tumors run in my family?

Accepted Answer

: How do you come across to the docs? Intense health focus in the absence of worrisome findings on exam/testing place one in need of help. This is certainly a time when you should find a life coach to teach you skills to manage stress. While you do that work they may help you uncover non-health issues that need to be explored. Health fear is often a subconscious cover for less obvious stressors.

Question 10

how is a brain tumor diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

MRI or CT: These a days, brain mri's and ct's are the primary method of diagnosing brain tumors.   These are prompted after the patient has a neurologic symptom or an un-relenting headache.

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Docs, could a brain tumor be mistaken for a brain cyst?

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Is it possible for an arachnoid cyst to be misdiagnosed and it actually be a brain tumor? (i know theres always a possibility medicine is not definite but i mean how rare is this?

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Is there any correlation between a sebaceous cyst formation on the scalp and a brain tumor?

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Can a cervical neck mri miss a brain tumor? i had one recently for a bulge disk and it detected a big sinus cyst. in case i had a brain tumor... would it had also detect it? thanks

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Is it possible for a brain tumor not to show up on mri's or mra's? i have this lump on the left side of my forehead, saw a dermotologist and she wouldnt do a biopsy, that lump dont move around like a cyst would,brain tumors runin my family and died?

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Is there a relationship of scalp sebaceous cysts and brain tumors?

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Does a clean non contrast mri (except for identified small arachnoid cyst) rule out brain tumors?

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Might it be possible that a a brain cyst turn into a tumor, kill you or cause might it be possible that acer?

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How can i get doctors to take me seriously,ive had headaches constantly for over a yr, mri's and mra turn out normal,have a lump on my forehead that a dermo wouldnt do a biopsy,it dont move so i dont think its a cyst,brain tumors run in my family?

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