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I am diagnosed with an arachnoid cyst in my left frontal lobe. 1st mri showed the size: 9243*42mm. recent mri showed the size: 98*45*35. i tolerated steroids for four days just. now having bad headaches. shunt surgery is really the only option?
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It is not feasible to comment on the need for surgery in absence of imaging review and history and physical exam. Most arachnoid cysts are lifelong and relatively benign. I would seriously doubt that it is causing your headaches, unless, you now have a mass effect causing increased intracranial pressure. Maybe, a virtual consult can help (www.connect@healthtap.com)
Answered 2/4/2022
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