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What to do if i have a cyst in my brain. arachnoid cyst with hollowness on my face?

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Arachnoid cyst: Not sure what you mean by "hollowness" of the face but likely not related to the arachnoid cyst which are fairly common and in many cases not symptomatic.

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Answered 12/25/2013

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