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This book provides an in-depth review of the knowledge of craniospinal arachnoid cysts, with emphasis on epidemiology, genetics, neuroimaging, clinical presentations, and operative management. Sections on postoperative complications, outcome, and medicolegal aspects of this entity are also included. This richly illustrated book will help the reader in choosing the most appropriate way to manage this challenging neurosurgical disease process. This work also considers future areas of investigation and innovative therapeutic philosophies. This comprehensive reference book will be an ideal source for neuroscientists at all levels of their training in multiple different disciplines, from graduate students to specific research scientists studying this topic, including neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, pediatricians, and those seeking both basic and more sophisticated information regarding craniospinal arachnoid cysts.
Pages i-ix
Front Matter
Pages 1-1
History and Etymology of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 3-12
Gender Distribution and Lateralization of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 13-21
Pages 23-28
Histological Findings of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 29-39
Pathophysiology of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 41-46
Pages 47-52
Front Matter
Pages 53-53
Pages 55-58
Pages 59-78
Natural History of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 79-82
Anatomic Locations of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 83-100
Classification of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 101-110
Intracranial Hemorrhage Associated with Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 111-116
Spontaneous Resolution of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 117-129
Front Matter
Pages 131-131
Radiological Evaluation of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 133-156
Intrauterine Detection of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 157-161
Cisternography of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 163-172
SPECT Imaging of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 173-180
Front Matter
Pages 181-181
Symptomatology of Craniospinal Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 183-187
Arachnoid Cysts Associated with Hydrocephalus
Pages 189-195
Pages 197-207
Psychiatric Manifestations of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 209-214
Differential Diagnosis of Intracranial Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 215-259
Differential Diagnosis of Intraspinal Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 261-280
Front Matter
Pages 281-281
Aspiration and Drainage of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 283-289
Microsurgical Approach to Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 291-299
Shunt Placement for Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 301-305
Stereotactic Internal Diversion of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 307-314
Endoscopic Approach to Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 315-324
Surgical Management of Spinal Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 325-338
Postoperative Complications Associated with Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 339-346
Front Matter
Pages 347-347
Pages 349-354
Follow-Up of Arachnoid Cysts: Brain Plasticity Following Surgery for Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 355-368
Future Management of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 369-382
Medicolegal Aspects of Arachnoid Cysts
Pages 383-393
Pages 395-397
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