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Behavioural manifestations of third ventricular colloid cysts
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|October 1, 1984
Summary
Colloid cysts in the third ventricle can cause memory, emotion, and personality issues without hydrocephalus. Surgical removal of these tumors leads to significant symptom improvement in patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Third ventricular colloid cysts are rare tumors.
- They can present with neurological and psychiatric symptoms.
- Symptoms may occur without obstructive hydrocephalus.