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What is the definition of Arachnoid Cysts?
Arachnoid cysts are sacs filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that are located between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane, one of the three membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Arachnoid cysts can be primary or secondary. Primary Arachnoid cysts are congenital (present at birth), resulting from abnormal development of the brain and spinal cord during early pregnancy. Secondary Arachnoid cysts are less common, and result from head injuries, meningitis, tumors, or as a complication of brain surgery. Signs and symptoms depend on the location and size of the cyst and may include headache, nausea and vomiting, seizures, hearing and visual disturbances, vertigo, and difficulties with balance and walking. Although many affected individuals develop symptoms in the first year of life, some never develop symptoms. In some cases, Arachnoid cysts are part of a genetic syndrome such as Chudley-McCullough syndrome, mucopolysaccharidosis, or Marfan syndrome, where there are many other associated signs and symptoms.
What are the alternative names for Arachnoid Cysts?
  • Arachnoid cysts
  • Arachnoid cysts, intracranial
  • Intracranial arachnoid cysts
Who are the top Arachnoid Cysts Local Doctors?
Anthony L. Asher
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
Dr. Anthony L. Asher
Neurosurgery
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
Dr. Anthony L. Asher
Neurosurgery

Carolinas Medical Center

1000 Blythe Blvd., 
Charlotte, NC 
704-355-2000
Languages Spoken:
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Anthony Asher is a Neurosurgery provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Asher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Radiation Induced Meningioma, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.

Allan H. Friedman
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
Dr. Allan H. Friedman
Neurosurgery
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
Dr. Allan H. Friedman
Neurosurgery

Duke Cancer Center Brain Tumor Clinic

20 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
919-684-5301
Languages Spoken:
English, German
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Allan Friedman is a Neurosurgery provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Friedman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Glioma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Friedman is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Ali R. Zomorodi
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
Dr. Ali R. Zomorodi
Neurosurgery
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
Dr. Ali R. Zomorodi
Neurosurgery

Duke Neurological Disorders Clinic - Clinic 1L

40 Duke Medicine Cir, 
Durham, NC 
919-681-1700
Languages Spoken:
English, Farsi
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Ali Zomorodi is a Neurosurgery provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Zomorodi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery. Dr. Zomorodi is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the latest Arachnoid Cysts Clinical Trials?
KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 Multicenter Registry for Patients With Childhood-onset Craniopharyngioma, Xanthogranuloma, Cysts of Rathke's Pouch, Meningioma, Pituitary Adenoma, Arachnoid Cysts
KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 Multicenter Registry for Patients With Childhood-onset Craniopharyngioma, Xanthogranuloma, Cysts of Rathke's Pouch, Meningioma, Pituitary Adenoma, Arachnoid Cysts
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 07, 2024

Summary: KRANIOPHARYNGEOM Registry 2019 will prospectively collect and descriptively analyse data on diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up of patients with craniopharyngioma. In continuation of preceding studies also patients with xanthogranuloma, meningioma, pituitary adenoma, prolactinoma and cystic intracranial malformations will be registered.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center