brain cyst

[dilly867]

Hi i wonder if you could give me some advice on what i should do. About 5 years back i had an mir scan and it showed a left paracentral arachnoid cyst of CSF intensity on all sequences measuring 22.4 x 26.3 x 34.9 mm located posterior to the cerebellum with a small left lateral extention over the left cerebellar convexity. Axial and sagittal sections through the vertex level likewise reeveal a small 19.1 x 17.9 x 14.6 extra axial fluid lesion over the left superior fronto parietral parasagittal convexity region with subsequent depression of underlying cortex. now im suffering from dizzyness,memory problems and confusion,slow thought processing  could this be due to the cyst as many people say that im showing signs of depression.i have had another mir scan but my G.P has said it dose not give the dimensions. i just dont know what to do. thankyou for your time and hope for your reply

[dilly867]

Hi thanks for your speedy reply i really appriciate it i would like to ask another question if that is ok what is the success rate and is thier a chance of the cyst reappearing thanks again

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. I understand that this cognitive function deterioration is due to the cyst in the parietal region of the brain. Consult your neurosurgeon for analysis of both the cysts including the one in the parietal region and the cerebellum. Depending on the large size and other pressure symptoms like headaches, nausea, blurred vision reflecting increased intracranial pressure, these would require a craniotomy and excision. Hope this helps. Take care.