what is Glio ependymal cyst?
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A glioependymal cyst is a capsulated collection of fluid in the brain. Its usually benign, often incidentally detected when a scan of the brain is done for some other reason. Usually does not need any treatment unless the person has symptoms because of the cyst. \nYou should see a neurosurgeon and take his/her advice. If surgery is required can be done using an endoscope ( depending on the location) or open surgery using a shunt or other device.\nYou can contact Dr Arvind Bhateja on abhateja@gmail.com or 98452-94701
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It is spinal meningitis and refers to an infection/inflammation of the meninges which is the lining of the brain and spinal column. This can be a potentially very serious condition depending on the bacteria/virus that is causing the infection and the patients health. It can potentially cause brain damage, paralysis or even death.\n\nFor further information - check the CDC website:\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/meningococcal_g.htm
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A dermoid cyst is a saclike growth that is present at birth. It contains structures such as hair, fluid, teeth, or skin glands that can be found on or in the skin. Dermoid cysts grow slowly and are not tender unless ruptured. They usually occur on the face, inside the skull, on the lower back, and in the ovaries. These growths can develop in a woman during her reproductive years. They can cause torsion, infection, rupture, and cancer. These dermoid cysts can be removed with either conventional surgery or laparoscopy (surgery that uses small incisions and specially designed instruments to enter the abdomen or pelvis).
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Hydrocephalus is the abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles of the brain.
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means u have hydrocephaly,u might have blocage in the out flow of csf in ur brain.which might lead to increased intracranial pressure.
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I had a CAT scan about 5 years ago that showed and arachnoid cyst. The doctor wasn't concerned about it and it never caused me any problems. Heck.....I forgot about it until I saw your question.
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The medulla oblongata is the lower portion of the brain stem.  It looks like a swollen tip of the spinal cord.  For more info:\nhttp://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/C/CNS.html#brain
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I believe you're talking about a cyst. The definition of a cyst in my medical dictionary is: 1.bladder. 2. An abnormal sac containing gas, fluid, or a semisolid material, with a membranous lining.\nNow in plain English: it can be on any part of the body and you can have more that one. Some common types are found in the groin area and are ingrown hairs, men will have them in their beards. They can be at the wrist and due to a problem of repetitive trauma. You could have a cyst anywhere due to infection. There are so many types and so many different reasons for cysts, it would take all day to explain. So I hope that some of this information was helpful to you, AND they DON'T go away on their own, they MUST be treated!
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Ovarian Cyst Definition\nAn ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops near the surface of the ovary. The ovaries are two small organs on each side of a woman's uterus that produce eggs and female hormones. Mostly an ovarian cyst is small and benign (not cancerous). However, the larger ovarian cyst can cause pain and other problems. A woman can develop one or many ovarian cysts.\n\nOvarian Cyst Causes\nStructures called follicles normally grow in the ovaries each month. They produce hormones and release an egg during ovulation. In some cases, follicles may become cysts. There are two main types: \n\nFunctional cyst – occurs when a normal monthly follicle does not mature properly and the egg is not released. These cysts often go away on their own within one to three menstrual cycles.\nFollicular cyst – can occur after an egg is released. These cysts usually go away on their own in a few weeks.\n\nMost ovarian cysts are functional cysts and only occur during childbearing years. Many other, less common types of benign cysts can also develop from ovarian tissue. For example, women with endometriosis may develop endometriomas. Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue from the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. Endometriomas are cysts that grow from the uterine tissue on an ovary.\n\nPolycystic ovary syndrome is also associated with cysts. Women with this condition have several small cysts in their ovaries.\n\nA very small percentage of women have cysts that are caused by cancer.\n\nOvarian Cyst Risk Factors\nA risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition. The main risk factor for ovarian cyst is being a woman of childbearing age.\n\nOvarian Cyst Symptoms\nMost ovarian cysts do not cause symptoms. When they do, pelvic pain and irregular menstrual bleeding are the two most common symptoms. Pain is usually caused by: \n\nDirect pressure from the cysts on the ovaries and surrounding structures. This causes chronic pelvic fullness or a dull ache.\nBleeding from a cyst into and around the ovary. This causes more intense, sharp pain.\n\nPain may come and go on a regular basis. Or, it may become more noticeable just before or after a period or during intercourse.\n\nOther symptoms may include: \n\nUrinary discomfort associated with bladder pressure or irritation\nNausea\nDiarrhea\n\nIn rare cases, an ovarian cyst may become twisted and cut off its own blood supply. This can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. This requires immediate medical attention.\n\nOvarian Cyst Diagnosis\nThe doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a pelvic exam. This includes feeling the ovaries. ovarian cysts are often found during routine pelvic exams when there are no symptoms.\n\nIf a cyst is suspected or found on physical exam, the doctor may recommend a pelvic ultrasound. This is a test that uses sound waves to create images of the ovaries, from which the doctor can determine the type and size of the cyst, and if treatment is needed.\n\nOther tests or procedures may be used if a cyst: \n\nDoes not go away after several menstrual cycles\nGets larger and more painful\nDoes not appear to be a simple functional cyst\n\nOther tests may include: \n\nLaparoscopy – A thin, lighted tube and other small instruments are inserted through several tiny incisions in the abdomen to look at the ovaries directly, drain fluid from a cyst, or take a sample for biopsy.\nBlood test for the protein CA-125 – This test is done when a cyst is suspected of being cancerous. CA-125 is sometimes elevated in the case of ovarian cancer.\n\nOvarian Cyst Treatment\nTreatment depends on your age, menstrual status, the size and type of the cyst, and your symptoms. The main types of treatment are:\n\nWait and See – This approach involves waiting a few months to see if the cyst goes away on its own.\n\nBirth Control Pills – If you have a functional cyst, your doctor may prescribe bi
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Do you even know what hydrocephalus is?\n\nHydrocephalus comes from the Greek: "hydro" means water, "cephalus" means head. Hydrocephalus is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within cavities called ventricles inside the brain. \n\nCSF is produced in the ventricles, circulates through the ventricular system and is absorbed into the bloodstream. CSF is in constant circulation and has many important functions. It surrounds the brain and spinal cord and acts as a protective cushion against injury. CSF contains nutrients and proteins necessary for the nourishment and normal function of the brain. It also carries waste products away from surrounding tissues. Hydrocephalus occurs when there is an imbalance between the amount of CSF that is produced and the rate at which it is absorbed. As the CSF builds up, it causes the ventricles to enlarge and the pressure inside the head to increase.\n\nHydrocephalus that is congenital (present at birth) is thought to be caused by a complex interaction of environmental and perhaps genetic factors. Aqueductal stenosis and spina bifida are two examples. Acquired hydrocephalus may result from intraventricular hemorrhage, meningitis, head trauma, tumors and cysts. Hydrocephalus is believed to occur in about 2 out of 1,000 births. The incidences of adult-onset hydrocephalus and acquired hydrocephalus are not known.\n\nUntreated hydrocephalus has a 50-60% death rate, with the survivors having varying degrees of intellectual, physical, and neurologic disabilities.\n\nThe outlook for treated hydrocephalus varies, depending on the cause. If the child survives for 1 year, more than 80% will have a fairly normal life span. Approximately one-third will have normal intellectual function, but neurologic difficulties may persist.\n\nHydrocephalus that is caused by disorders not associated with infection has the best outlook, although hydrocephalus caused by tumors usually has a very poor prognosis.\n\nSo, therefore, NO the infant cannot fly.
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Here is the best description I can find.\n\n"An episome is a plasmid that can integrate itself into the chromosomal DNA of the host organism...  In mammalian systems, the term episome refers to a circular DNA (such as a viral genome) that is maintained by noncovalent tethering to the host cell chromosome."\n\nBasically it's extra-chromosomal (not part of the DNA), but it can be incorporated into the host DNA to be replicated and cause cancer.  It's
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Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a disorder in which a cyst or tubular cavity forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, expands and elongates over time, destroying the center of the spinal cord. Since the spinal cord connects the brain to nerves in the extremities, this damage results in pain, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, arms, or legs.
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Hydrocephalus is the build-up of pressure in the brain due to an excessive accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid. It may result from genetic abnormalities or injuries. It does tend to happen more in children, but it does happen in adults and there is a condition called "normal pressure hydrocephaly" that occurs in the elderly that can be mistaken for dementia.\n\nUntreated, persons can have brain damage or death. There is a very successul treatment, often surgically implanting a drain (called a shunt) that drains off excess fluid. Early treatment is very important.\n\nSee resources below.
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Ok...Lets face it... in real medicine world. This is a long article and you will love it.\n\nBackground: Agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is an anomaly that may occur in isolation or in association with other CNS or systemic malformations. Because the corpus callosum may be partially or completely absent, the term dysgenesis has also been used to describe the spectrum of callosal anomalies.\n\n\nPathophysiology: Dysgenesis of corpus callosum is usually a sporadic occurrence, although the incidence is increased in patients with trisomy 18, trisomy 13, and trisomy 8. Several familial cases have been reported. Organ systems other than the CNS, particularly the musculoskeletal and genitourinary systems, may be affected as well. \n\nFibers of the corpus callosum arise from the superficial layers of the cerebral cortex and they project to the homotypic region of the contralateral cortex by passing through the corpus callosum while crossing the midline. Disturbance of embryogenesis in the first trimester of gestation by some unknown insult leads to failure of the callosal axons to pass across the midline. These arrested axons form the longitudinally oriented bundles of Probst that are located medial to the lateral ventricles in patients with agenesis. \n\nSpectrum of abnormalities \n\nACC can be complete, partial, or atypical. \n\nWith complete agenesis, the corpus callosum is totally absent. \n\nWith partial agenesis (hypoplasia), the anterior portion (posterior genu and anterior body) is formed, but the posterior portion (posterior body and splenium) is not formed. The rostrum and the anterior/inferior genu are also not formed. \n\nAn atypical appearance occurs when the anterior to posterior formation is not respected. \n\nIn holoprosencephaly, callosal anomalies are atypical, eg, the splenium may be present without a genu or body. In middle interhemispheric fusion, a variety of holoprosencephaly, the genu and splenium may be present without the callosal body. \n\nWith pseudo corpus callosum, in conditions of complete or partial agenesis, the hippocampal commissure may become enlarged and appear like the posterior part of the corpus callosum. \n\nSecondary destruction of corpus callosum occurs when the genu and anterior body are destroyed, leaving the posterior portion of the corpus callosum intact. This can occur secondary to porencephaly or schizencephaly, in transcallosal surgical approaches to the lateral and third ventricle, and with hemisection of the callosum for the treatment of seizures. \n\nOther cerebral malformations may coexist with callosal dysgenesis. Examples of these include interhemispheric cysts; intracranial lipomas; and disorders of neuronal migration, such as schizencephaly, neuronal heterotopias, lissencephaly, and pachygyria. \n\nFrequency of abnormalities \n\nThe frequencies of some of the more commonly associated anomalies are as follows: \n\n\nCNS anomalies (85%) \n\nDandy Walker cyst (11%) \n\nInterhemispheric cysts \n\nHydrocephalus (30%) \n\nMidline lipoma of corpus callosum (10%) \n\nArnold-Chiari malformation (7%) \n\nMidline encephalocele \n\nPorencephaly \n\nHoloprosencephaly \n\nHypertelorism median cleft syndrome \n\nPolymicrogyria \n\nGray-matter heterotopia \n\nCardiovascular, GI, and GU anomalies (62%)\n\nFrequency: \n\n\nIn the US: The reported frequency is 0.7-5.3%. \nInternationally: The frequency is not known but could be similar to that in the US. \nMortality/Morbidity: \n\nACC may occur as an isolated defect, but it is frequently associated with other malformations, chromosomal abnormalities, and genetic syndromes. \nAlthough ACC has been found in asymptomatic individuals, it is generally considered a potential marker for neurologic impairment. \nIn children, the prognosis is frequently related to other associated abnormalities. \nSex: ACC is reported to be more common in males than in females. \n\nAge: ACC is a congenital or a developmental anomaly, and therefore, is present at the
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doctor for surgery to remove cyst.
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The fluid which prevents brain from mechanical shocks is cerebrospinal fluid which is a clear bodily fluid that occupies the subarachnoid space in the brain (the space between the skull and the cerebral cortex—more specifically, between the arachnoid and pia layers of the meninges). It is basically a saline solution and acts as a "cushion" or buffer for the cortex.
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A Sebatious Cyst is a combination of skin and water. It is active and can grow but only in rare cases is ever dangerous. The only way to get rid of it is to have it removed surgically. It can be done in your doctors office in about 1/2hour. It's not painful. But time consuming because it is kind of like a iceburg what you see on top the skin is only a small portion of what is really there it has legs (under the skin that are like the roots of a tree)that if they don't get them all the cyst will come back. I had a cyst on my head removed and it took 1/2 hour to remove and they needed to put about 8 staples in my head to close up the emptyness after removing the cyst. Most doctors will nor remove them unless they are hurting you so if you really want it removed pretend it hurts.