Seattle, WA
A 32-year-old female asked:
Had head ct scan with and w/o contrast. findings say all normal but possible small arachnoid cyst in anteromedial left frontal lobe. had mri w/o contrast 18 months ago with no mentions. could this have been missed? is this early brain cancer?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
What's the reason you had MRI and CT scan done?
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
An arachnoid cyst is NOT cancer and is usually very benign. Unless it is enlarging, leave it alone
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