Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Arachnoid cyst risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is no doccumented risk factor for the development of arachnoid cysts.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
- There is no documented risk factor for the development of arachnoid cysts.
- There are, however, risk factors that may cause a pre-existing arachnoid cyst to bleed and these are: larger arachnoid cyst size and recent head trauma.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Cress M, Kestle JR, Holubkov R, Riva-Cambrin J. Risk factors for pediatric arachnoid cyst rupture/hemorrhage: a case-control study. Neurosurgery. 2013;72(5):716-722. doi:10.1227/NEU.0b013e318285b3a4
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2]