DHR_110 - All surgery carries risks, including brain surgery. The following article provides an overview of brain surgery and the risks that it carries. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003018.htm
Your doctor is in the best position to advise you on whether there are medications available to reduce the cyst or if surgery is necessary.
The following article on brain cysts from the American Brain Tumor Association provides a lot of general, basic information which may address some of your questions and concerns. http://www.abta.org/sitefiles/sitePages/4F77F57A14D6EBBE5C3FBC447B78FD57.pdf
Only your own doctor, who has your medical history and specific diagnostic information, can provide the specifics that you're seeking.
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DHR_110 - All surgery carries risks, including brain surgery. The following article provides an overview of brain surgery and the risks that it carries. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003018.htm
Your doctor is in the best position to advise you on whether there are medications available to reduce the cyst or if surgery is necessary.
The following article on brain cysts from the American Brain Tumor Association provides a lot of general, basic information which may address some of your questions and concerns. http://www.abta.org/sitefiles/sitePages/4F77F57A14D6EBBE5C3FBC447B78FD57.pdf
Only your own doctor, who has your medical history and specific diagnostic information, can provide the specifics that you're seeking.
Good luck to you, we wish you the best.
September 14, 2010 - 6:16pmPat
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