The Cyst Expertise You Deserve
If you’ve found out you have a colloid cyst, take a deep breath. You'll be in good hands at the AdventHealth Brain and Spine Institute. With advanced treatments for a wide range of brain tumors, including colloid cysts, our neurology experts will guide you forward with empathy and compassion.
You’ll never be alone, and with our care team at your side, you’ll never have to wonder what you should do next. We’ll get you through this.
What to Know About a Colloid Cyst
- What Is a Brain Cyst?
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A brain cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the brain, usually in the third ventricle near the brain’s center.
Colloid cysts are a type of benign (noncancerous) brain tumor that grows slowly and won’t spread to other areas of your body. However, if it gets big enough, it can put pressure on your brain that could affect the flow of fluid and cause worrisome symptoms.
- What Are the Symptoms of a Colloid Cyst?
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Brain cyst symptoms may vary from one person to the next, and some people don’t experience any symptoms at all. Headache is the most common colloid cyst symptom, but other symptoms can include confusion, memory problems and loss of consciousness.
- How Do Doctors Diagnose a Colloid Cyst?
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Your symptoms, medical history and needs will guide our decisions about testing. But typically, we use imaging tests, such as computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine if you have a colloid cyst.
- How Is a Colloid Cyst Treated?
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If colloid cysts are causing symptoms, quick treatment is essential since they can be life-threatening in severe cases.
At the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute, we offer advanced brain surgeries, including procedures that use minimally invasive technology. Compared to open procedures, these surgeries are often safer and allow for a quicker recovery.
Procedures we offer include:
- Brain port surgery
- Endoscopic brain surgery
- Endoscopic endonasal skull-base surgery
- Endoscopic microvascular decompression
- Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT)
- Neuroendovascular surgery
Learn more about our minimally invasive brain surgery options.
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- Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression
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