Choroid plexus cyst: A rare disorder where a cyst forms in the choroids plexus. The choroids plexus in involved in producing cerebrospinal fluid and forms a lining inside the brain ventricles (space inside the brain). The cyst forms when fluid becomes trapped inside this layer and forms a blister. The cysts themselves tend to cause no symptoms but is often associated with chromosomal mutations and other defects. The cysts tend to be observed in the fetus after about 6 months and usually resolve on their own before birth. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Choroid plexus cyst is available below.
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