Creator: Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Keywords: Arachnoid cyst, arachnoid cyst in children, brain cyst, radiculopathy, intracranial cyst

Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD

Medically Reviewed by dr. christopher barry, MD, PhD, FACS (USA)

Last Updated on Apr 28, 2015

Glossary

Cyst – It is a closed tissue that may contain pus, air, fluid, or other material.

Arachnoid membrane – It is one of the 3 membranes that protects the brain and spinal cord.

Intradural – Located between or within the dura mater (the outermost membrane of the brain).

Extradural – Located outside the dura mater.

Published on Apr 27, 2015
Last Updated on Apr 28, 2015

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