I'm sorry about your diagnosis. I know it is very scary.
We cannot address specific risks or treatment for you, because every case is a little different. Your surgeon is the best person to discuss risks and treatments with you. Once you get information from your treating neurosurgeon, then you can research with more detail.
Brain surgery does carry risks, as does any surgery. When it comes to the brain location and size of the problem are crucial to how you can be treated. There is not room in your skull for anything that takes up a lot of space, which is why brain tumors and cysts can be such a problem. The exact location is hugely important. Some parts of the brain can be more safely manipulated than others. Sometimes a small growth that does not get larger can just be left alone.
Discuss the details with your neurosurgeon. Get the information in writing, then begin your research. We will be happy to help you if we can. Be sure to get a second opinion. If it is possible, it is good to go to a teaching hospital with a large neurosurgical department, as they tend to have/be aware of the most recent information and treatment modalities.
I don't know if you are aware that we now have a support group here on the site addressing these issues: https://www.empowher.com/groups/arachnoid-cyst-support-group.
Thank you for writing. Please let us know if we can help you further.
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Hi Anonymous
I'm sorry about your diagnosis. I know it is very scary.
We cannot address specific risks or treatment for you, because every case is a little different. Your surgeon is the best person to discuss risks and treatments with you. Once you get information from your treating neurosurgeon, then you can research with more detail.
Brain surgery does carry risks, as does any surgery. When it comes to the brain location and size of the problem are crucial to how you can be treated. There is not room in your skull for anything that takes up a lot of space, which is why brain tumors and cysts can be such a problem. The exact location is hugely important. Some parts of the brain can be more safely manipulated than others. Sometimes a small growth that does not get larger can just be left alone.
Discuss the details with your neurosurgeon. Get the information in writing, then begin your research. We will be happy to help you if we can. Be sure to get a second opinion. If it is possible, it is good to go to a teaching hospital with a large neurosurgical department, as they tend to have/be aware of the most recent information and treatment modalities.
I don't know if you are aware that we now have a support group here on the site addressing these issues: https://www.empowher.com/groups/arachnoid-cyst-support-group.
Thank you for writing. Please let us know if we can help you further.
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