Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is a pineal cyst in close proximity to the basal ganglia, could it affect the functioning of the basal ganglia?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No: No it is not close to the basal ganglia and would not affect the functioning of the basal ganglia unless it's a very large mass.
Answered 2/1/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What could happen if a small cyst develops in the pineal gland?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Could a cyst in or near your pineal gland cause headaches?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What symptoms are associated with a large pineal cyst 15mm x 11 mm x 12 mm?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I was diagnosed with a benign pineal cyst. Could this cause memory loss? What are some symptoms?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I recently got told I have a pineal cyst at the size of 9mm... Should i be worried?! could this cyst be the reason im tired all the time?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is it possible for cysts in the basal ganglia to cause any outward symptoms? If so, what would these include?
My Recent MRI showed a 10mm ovoid cyst in the left basal ganglia - should I be concerned? I also have a 4mm acoustic neuroma on the right side.
I have a cyst on the rt side on the basal ganglia & for the past wk tthe rt side of my head has been hurting. Does this mean the cyst is gettin bigger?
My MRI reports says I have a Cystic lesion on the left basal ganglia and I have been experiencing muscle twitching for a year. Etiology please.
What does chronic lacunar infarcts with cystic degeneration in right thalamus and left basal ganglia means? My 22 yr old fiancee's 3 month old MRI has this after contracting TB meningitis, cureable??
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
