Arachnoid Cysts

Synonyms

Arachnoid Cyst, Intracranial

Arachnoid Cysts, Intracranial

Arachnoid Diverticula

Arachnoid Diverticulas

Cyst, Arachnoid

Cyst, Intracranial Arachnoid

Cyst, Leptomeningeal

Cysts, Arachnoid

Cysts, Intracranial Arachnoid

Cysts, Leptomeningeal

Diverticula, Arachnoid

Diverticulas, Arachnoid

Intracranial Arachnoid Cyst

Intracranial Arachnoid Cysts

Leptomeningeal Cyst

Leptomeningeal Cysts

Intracranial or spinal cavities containing a cerebrospinal-like fluid, the wall of which is composed of arachnoidal cells. They are most often developmental or related to trauma. Intracranial arachnoid cysts usually occur adjacent to arachnoidal cistern and may present with HYDROCEPHALUS; HEADACHE; SEIZURES; and focal neurologic signs. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1994, Ch44, pp105-115)