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Is an mri definite? found a small arachnoid cyst from birth? i am worried they like misread it as like that instead of cancer or something, or a tumor? or no not possible? what risks come with an arachnoid cyst if any? football ok?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

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MRI is definite. : The best way to look for the born with arachnoid cyst is With MRI or CT. No not cancer. As for contact sports I would check with your doctor

Answered 10/12/2020

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A member asked:

Is an mri definite? found a small arachnoid cyst from birth? i am worried they like misread it as like that instead of cancer or something, or a tumor? or no not possible? what risks come with an arachnoid cyst if any? football ok?

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