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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
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts

Carolinas Medical Center

1000 Blythe Blvd., 
Charlotte, NC 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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 Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Brain Tumor, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Asher is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph W. Quillin
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts
Advanced in Arachnoid Cysts

Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists

3060 Communications Pkwy, Ste 100, 
Plano, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Joseph Quillin believes that the practice of neurosurgery is a tremendous privilege. His focus is on durable symptom relief, patient quality of life, maximum safe tumor resection, and the prevention of further neurological damage for his patients. His advanced training in brain, spine, and skull base/cerebrovascular disorders has enabled him to care for some of the most complex patients in neurosurgery. Dr. Quillin specializes in neurosurgical oncology and skull base surgery, using techniques such as radiotherapy and minimally invasive endoscopic surgery to promote tumor treatment and removal. He has served the DFW area since 2021.Dr. Quillin earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. He completed his neurological surgery residency and fellowship training in neurological oncology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He also completed additional fellowship training in skull base/cerebrovascular surgery at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J. Away from the office, Dr. Quillin has served as an ad hoc reviewer for publications including NEUROSURGERY, World Neurosurgery, and the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Quillin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Brain Herniation, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Awake Craniotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Neurosurgery
Elite in Arachnoid Cysts
Neurosurgery

Stanford Medicine Children's Health Specialty Services-Walnut Creek-Pediatric Neurolog

106 La Casa Via, 
Walnut Creek, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Cormac Maher is a Neurosurgery provider in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Maher is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Arachnoid Cysts. His top areas of expertise are Arachnoid Cysts, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

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

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