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Should a small archnoid cyst at the back of your brain be monitored ? my last mri scan was in 2020 i have symptoms of cerebellum dysfunction which was recently discovered by an eye speacialist . could a cyst near the cerebellum cause that?

Q: should a small archnoid cyst at the back of your brain be monitored ? my last mri scan was in 2020 i have symptoms of cerebellum dysfunction which was recently discovered by an eye speacialist . could a cyst near the cerebellum cause that?

: Any increase in intracranial lesion size may cause neurological symptoms. See a neurologist for an exam and guidance, as further testing may be indicated.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Any increase in intracranial lesion size may cause neurological symptoms. See a neurologist for an exam and guidance, as further testing may be indicated.

Answered 1/24/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Possibly. Such a finding needs evaluation and care from a neurosurgeon. Good luck.

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A member asked:

Should a small archnoid cyst at the back of your brain be monitored ? my last mri scan was in 2020 i have symptoms of cerebellum dysfunction which was recently discovered by an eye speacialist . could a cyst near the cerebellum cause that?

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