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Arachnoid cyst

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An extra-parenchymal and intra-arachnoidal collection of fluid with a composition similar to that of cerebrospinal fluid. [ HPO:sdoelken ]

Term info

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  • SNOMEDCT_US:33595009
  • MSH:D016080
  • UMLS:C0078981
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Arachnoid cysts can be found on the brain, or on the spine. Intracranial arachnoid cysts usually occur adjacent to the arachnoidal cistern. Spinal arachnoid cysts may be extradural, intradural, or perineural.

created by

doelkens

creation date

2011-03-31T12:46:59Z

definition

An extra-parenchymal and intra-arachnoidal collection of fluid with a composition similar to that of cerebrospinal fluid.

has exact synonym

Fluid-filled sac located in membrane surrounding brain or spinal cord

has related synonym

Arachnoid cysts

id

HP:0100702

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