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Arachnoid Cysts (Intracranial Arachnoid 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)
Also Known As:
Intracranial Arachnoid Cysts; Arachnoid Cysts, Intracranial; Arachnoid Cyst, Intracranial; Arachnoid Diverticulas; Cyst, Arachnoid; Cyst, Intracranial Arachnoid; Cyst, Leptomeningeal; Cysts, Arachnoid; Cysts, Intracranial Arachnoid; Cysts, Leptomeningeal; Diverticula, Arachnoid; Diverticulas, Arachnoid; Intracranial Arachnoid Cyst; Leptomeningeal Cyst; Arachnoid Diverticula; Leptomeningeal Cysts
Networked: 231 relevant articles (16 outcomes, 22 trials/studies)

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Related Diseases

1. Cysts
2. Cognitive Dysfunction
3. Paraparesis
4. Hydrocephalus (Hydrocephaly)
5. Neoplasms (Cancer)

Experts

1. Wester, Knut: 12 articles (12/2019 - 01/2003)
2. Helland, Christian A: 8 articles (12/2019 - 07/2006)
3. Levy, Michael L: 4 articles (01/2020 - 11/2003)
4. Zhao, Peng: 3 articles (10/2020 - 10/2010)
5. Lund-Johansen, Morten: 3 articles (05/2016 - 07/2008)
6. Aarhus, Mads: 3 articles (04/2013 - 07/2008)
7. Aryan, Henry E: 3 articles (09/2005 - 11/2003)
8. Mørkve, Svein H: 2 articles (11/2019 - 05/2016)
9. Kershenovich, Amir: 2 articles (07/2018 - 01/2017)
10. Lee, Chang-Hyun: 2 articles (01/2017 - 07/2012)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Arachnoid Cysts:
1. Fibrin Tissue Adhesive (Fibrin Sealant)IBA
2. 2-methylfuranIBA
3. Radioisotopes (Radionuclides)IBA
4. MetrizamideFDA Link
5. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
6. GadoliniumIBA
7. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA
8. Aquaporin 1IBA
9. trans-sodium crocetinate (crocetin)IBA
10. EnzymesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Surgical Decompression
2. Craniotomy
3. Operative Surgical Procedures
4. Therapeutics
5. Neuroendoscopes