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[Supraventricular subarachnoid cysts]
Neurologia I Neurochirurgia Polska
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Supraventricular subarachnoid cysts often present with epilepsy. Diagnosis is frequently delayed until surgery, as angiography typically reveals only avascular lesions.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Neurology
- Neuroradiology
Context:
- Supraventricular subarachnoid cysts are rare intracranial lesions.
- Epilepsy is a common presenting symptom in patients with these cysts.
Purpose:
- To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and surgical outcomes of five patients with supraventricular subarachnoid cysts.
Summary:
- Five cases of supraventricular subarachnoid cysts are presented.
- Epilepsy was the primary clinical manifestation in most patients.
- Cerebral angiography consistently showed avascular lesions, leading to delayed diagnosis until surgical exploration.
- Recurrent cyst filling was noted in one patient.
Impact:
- Highlights the diagnostic difficulties associated with supraventricular subarachnoid cysts.
- Emphasizes the importance of surgical intervention for definitive diagnosis and management.
- Suggests epilepsy as a key indicator for further investigation of these cysts.