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Arachnoid cyst on spine, its large and compressing spinal cord. do you think theyll do surgery? consultation coming up soon.
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IT ALL DEPENDS-: -what comes up @ your consult. also whether you have symptoms that match those that would come from the cyst. also where it's located. be sure to ask questions when you meet with the consultant. keep a log of the symptoms you have & when they occur.
Answered 8/17/2018
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Complicated : With a complicated situation like this, consider waiting till your formal consultation where an in depth, history, exam and image review can really be integrated to come to reasonable recommendation.
Answered 8/17/2018
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