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Would an arachnoid cyst cause you to have nose bleeds?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

NO: Arachnoid cysts are usually benign and do not cause anysymptoms unless very large and traumatised.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/20/2019

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A member asked:

Would an arachnoid cyst cause you to have nose bleeds?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Djamchid Lotfi answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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