Re: Caloid Cyst on the third ventricle
Re: Caloid Cyst on the third ventricle
Posted by CCF Neurosurgery MD on October 10, 1997 at 11:05:38:
In Reply to: Caloid Cyst on the third ventricle posted by Anne Bautisa on October 07, 1997 at 11:45:05:
: My brother-in-law was diagnosed to have a caloid cyst on the third
ventricle. They removed the tumor last Thursday, Oct 2, 1997.
After the surgery and even now, he does not have movement but has
sensation on his right side. He also can't speak nor differentiate
between a spoon or fork. He had a stereotactic surgery.
His nuerosurgeon is so disappointed with his outcome. No one expected
this even his doctor. His doctor only told us that these symptoms could
have caused by the swelling after the surgery and we should wait.
Paul is 29 years old. He is undergoing physical, occupational, and speech
therapies right now. Will he have a 100% recovery and lead a normal life?
Any information about his case is appreciated. Anne
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Dear Anne,A colloid cyst is a cyst of usually the third ventricle in the brain. It is
a benign lesion and tends not to grow much over time. It may present
problems by obstructing the flow of spinal fluid through the normal pathways.
When this occurs, hydrocephalus results. At times it can be acute hydrocephalus
and cases of sudden death have been described in the literature. Colloid
cysts are treated with either a shunt or surgery. Surgery involves either
a stereotactic drainage procedure or a formal open craniotomy. Your brother-in-law has, unfortunately, had some problems after his surgery.
It is difficult to assess the situation here. Much of the prognosis depends
on what was seen and done at surgery, as well as what recent CT scans have
shown. Patients will often look worse neurologically after surgery due to
swelling from surgical manipulation of tissues. You should discuss the
situation with your brother-in-law's neurosurgeon. He or she should be able
to give you a better idea of prognosis in this particular situation. Good luck.
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