Pediatric Arachnoid Cyst
Pediatric Arachnoid Cyst
The most common type of brain cyst, arachnoid cysts can be congenital (present at birth) or caused by trauma.
What is Pediatric Arachnoid Cyst?
Arachnoid cysts are the most common type of brain cyst (fluid-filled sacs). Experts believe that arachnoid cysts occur due to a split of the arachnoid membrane, which is one of the three layers of tissue surrounding and protecting the brain and spinal cord. Arachnoid cysts occur four times more often in males than in females.
What are the different types of Pediatric Arachnoid Cyst?
There are two main types of arachnoid cysts:
Primary arachnoid cyst
Primary arachnoid cyst are congenital (present at birth) cysts.
Secondary arachnoid cyst
Secondary arachnoid cyst are cysts that are caused by head injury or trauma sometime after birth.
What are the signs and symptoms of Pediatric Arachnoid Cyst?
Some arachnoid cysts never cause any complications. However, in other cases, the pressure on the brain can cause symptoms, such as:
- Delays in development
- Extreme fatigue
- Headache
- Hormone-related issues, such as early onset puberty
- Hydrocephalus (pressure in the brain caused by increased fluid)
- Involuntary (cannot be controlled) head bobbing
- Nausea and vomiting
- Problems with vision
- Seizures
- Visible lumps or protrusions from the head or spine
Pediatric Arachnoid Cyst Doctors and Providers
-
Bradley Weprin, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonDivision Director at Children's Health Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Bradley Weprin's Full Profile
Bradley Weprin, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Neurological Surgery -
Bruno Braga, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonAssistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center Read Bruno Braga's Full Profile -
Angela Price, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonAssistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Angela Price's Full Profile
Angela Price, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Neurological Surgery -
Dale Swift, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonAssociate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Dale Swift's Full Profile
Dale Swift, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
Board Certification:
American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery,
American Board of Neurological Surgery -
Brett Whittemore, MD Pediatric NeurosurgeonAssistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical CenterRead Brett Whittemore's Full Profile
Brett Whittemore, MDPediatric Neurosurgeon
