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Arachnoid cyst left frontal lobe, what do i do?

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Likely nothing: An arachnoid cyst is something that you were born with. In the vast majority of people it will never cause any problems.

Answered 12/7/2016

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Arachnoid cyst left frontal lobe, what do i do?

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I am diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst in my left frontal lobe. 1st MRI showed the size: 924342mm. Recent MRI showed the Size: 9845*35. I tolerated steroids for four days just. Now having bad headaches. Shunt surgery is really the only option?