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  2. Intracranial epidermoid cyst - Wikipedia

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    Epidermoid tumors strongly adhere to the brain stem or cranial nerves. Often the lining of the tumor connected to the brain stem or parts difficult to "peel" away are left behind leaving residual tumor after surgery, this can contribute to the risk of regrowth. About 40% of these cysts originate in the cerebellopontine angle. [3]

  3. What is a colloid cyst? Different tumours explained after ...

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    They can become dangerous if left untreated, and treatment is not straightforward. Colloid cysts are most effectively removed through a craniotomy, where part of the skull is removed to access the ...

  4. Davina McCall recovering after brain tumour surgery - AOL

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    Davina McCall is recovering from surgery she underwent to remove a rare brain tumour, her partner has said. ... I had a benign brain tumour called a colloid cyst, which is very rare - three in a ...

  5. Colloid cyst - Wikipedia

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    Multiple studies have discussed how to remove a colloid cyst. One option is an endoscopic removal. An endoscope is inserted into the brain via a small incision and then moved toward the tumor in the ventricular compartment. The tumor is hit with an electric current. The interior of the cyst is removed followed by the cyst wall.

  6. Arachnoid cyst - Wikipedia

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    Some complications of arachnoid cysts can occur when a cyst is damaged because of minor head trauma. [19] Trauma can cause the fluid within a cyst to leak into other areas (e.g., subarachnoid space). Blood vessels on the surface of a cyst may tear and bleed into the cyst (intracystic hemorrhage), increasing its size.

  7. Cyst - Wikipedia

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    A cyst / s ɪ s t / is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue.Hence, it is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (like the manner in which water molecules group together to form a bubble); however, the distinguishing aspect of a cyst is that the cells forming the "shell" of such a sac are distinctly abnormal (in both ...

  8. Central nervous system cyst - Wikipedia

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    Many CNS cysts form in the womb during the first few weeks of development as a result of congenital defects. [7] In adults cysts may also form due to a head injury or trauma, resulting in necrotic tissues (dead tissue), and can sometimes be associated with cancerous tumors or infection in the brain. However, the underlying reasons for cyst ...

  9. Serena Williams just had a cyst ‘the size of a small ... - AOL

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    The cyst can also become infected and form an abscess, or a painful, puss-filled pocket. Once branchial cysts begin growing, doctors will advise immediate removal to prevent further infection.