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4.5 cm left frontal convexity arachnoid cyst small arachnoid cyst right temporal lobe gliosis left occipital lobe partially empty sella turcica means?

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Worried - Brain MRI w/out contrast 18 mo ago did not mention anything but recent CT w/contrast says possible small arachnoid cyst in anteriomedial frontal lobe. Could this be a tumor that grew since then?

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Arachnoid cyst left frontal lobe, what do I do?

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Is it possible for a 10 mm thick arachnoid cyst to be compressing the brain in the "left paretal frontal lobe region" How can a cyst be measured 18 * 30 mm (MRI) one year ago and no compression vs. 10 mm CT now with compression. Technique is MRI bett?

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About 3x5cm arachnoid cyst, right frontal lobe, no changes for 6 years. Can it cause symtoms now like, headaches, forgeting, musical hallucinations?

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I have an arachnoid cyst at the right temporal lobe, and have received differing opinions on whether or not I am able to take up recreational scuba diving. The cyst is roughly the size of an egg or golf ball and is asymptomatic.

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