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  • Neurosurgery
  • Radiology

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  • Arachnoid cysts are congenital collections of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that can cause mass effect and neurological symptoms.
  • Large intracranial arachnoid cysts can mimic acute neurological events such as stroke due to mass effect on adjacent brain structures.

Observation:

  • A 66-year-old male presented with acute onset dysarthria, left facial palsy, and left hemihypesthesia, initially suspected as stroke.
  • Brain CT revealed a large left fronto-parieto-temporal arachnoid cyst (9.5 x 5.1 cm) causing significant mass effect and midline shift.
  • Initial symptoms resolved spontaneously, but the patient later returned with worsening deficits.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent cystoperitoneal shunt insertion for the symptomatic arachnoid cyst.
  • The surgical procedure was well-tolerated, with complete resolution of neurological symptoms.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering large arachnoid cysts in the differential diagnosis of acute neurological deficits.
  • Symptomatic arachnoid cysts causing mass effect are amenable to surgical treatment, such as cystoperitoneal shunting, with favorable outcomes.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management of arachnoid cysts can prevent long-term neurological sequelae.