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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. [ ]
Term info
Label
Arachnoid cyst
Synonyms
- Fluid-filled sac located in membrane surrounding brain or spinal cord
layperson term
Fluid-filled sac located in membrane surrounding brain or spinal cord
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-5200
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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
has obo namespace
human_phenotype
has related synonym
Arachnoid cysts
id
HP:0100702