The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Arachnoid Cysts may include:
List of 26 Arachnoid Cysts Symptoms
Note that Arachnoid Cysts symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Arachnoid Cysts signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.
Symptoms of an arachnoid cyst are related to the cyst size and location. Small cysts are usually asymptomatic and are discovered only incidentally. Large cysts may cause cranial deformation or macrocephaly (enlargement of the head), producing such symptoms as headaches, seizures, hydrocephalus (excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid), increased intracranial pressure, developmental delay, and behavioral changes. Other symptoms may include hemiparesis (weakness or paralysis on one side of the body) and ataxia (lack of muscle control). (Source: excerpt from NINDS Arachnoid Cysts Information Page: NINDS)
More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Arachnoid Cysts article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:
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The phrase "signs of Arachnoid Cysts" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Arachnoid Cysts that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Arachnoid Cysts" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Arachnoid Cysts.
The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Arachnoid Cysts. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Arachnoid Cysts has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Arachnoid Cysts signs or Arachnoid Cysts symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Arachnoid Cysts may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Arachnoid Cysts symptoms.
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