Delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Arachnoid cysts account for about 1% of all intracranial mass lesions. Intraparenchymal arachnoid cysts are an uncommon entity. Only a few reports are available in adults with the intraparenchymal arachnoid cyst. Case presentation We present a 40-year-old lady with right-side pro...
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doaj-8d10f554ee7441e9a4af5eee1facc84b2020-11-25T02:25:04ZengSpringerOpenEgyptian Journal of Neurosurgery2520-82252019-03-013411410.1186/s41984-019-0039-6Delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literatureSubhas Konar0K. V. L. Narasinga Rao1B. N. Nandeesh2S. Sampath3Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesDepartment of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesAbstract Background Arachnoid cysts account for about 1% of all intracranial mass lesions. Intraparenchymal arachnoid cysts are an uncommon entity. Only a few reports are available in adults with the intraparenchymal arachnoid cyst. Case presentation We present a 40-year-old lady with right-side progressive hemiparesis, and radiology revealed a cystic mass located in the left posterior frontal area. She underwent craniotomy and excision of the cyst. In the postoperative period, she recovered well. Immunohistochemistry stains confirm arachnoid cyst. Conclusion This was a case of a pure frontal arachnoid cyst with delayed clinical presentation without any communication with sub-arachnoid space or ventricle.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41984-019-0039-6Arachnoid cystParenchymal locationMRISurgical excision |
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Subhas Konar K. V. L. Narasinga Rao B. N. Nandeesh S. Sampath Delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literature Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery Arachnoid cyst Parenchymal location MRI Surgical excision |
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Subhas Konar K. V. L. Narasinga Rao B. N. Nandeesh S. Sampath |
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Delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literature |
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Delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literature |
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Delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literature |
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Delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literature |
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Delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literature |
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delayed presentation of primary parenchymal arachnoid cyst in adult population: a rare location of a common cyst—case report and review of the literature |
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Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery |
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Abstract Background Arachnoid cysts account for about 1% of all intracranial mass lesions. Intraparenchymal arachnoid cysts are an uncommon entity. Only a few reports are available in adults with the intraparenchymal arachnoid cyst. Case presentation We present a 40-year-old lady with right-side progressive hemiparesis, and radiology revealed a cystic mass located in the left posterior frontal area. She underwent craniotomy and excision of the cyst. In the postoperative period, she recovered well. Immunohistochemistry stains confirm arachnoid cyst. Conclusion This was a case of a pure frontal arachnoid cyst with delayed clinical presentation without any communication with sub-arachnoid space or ventricle. |
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Arachnoid cyst Parenchymal location MRI Surgical excision |
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