Benign formations are often found in the form of cysts, which are a small bubble filled with fluid. Despite the absence of malignant cancer cells in the structure of this tumor, it can pose a serious threat to health.
Retrocerebellar and arachnoid cerebral cyst
There are two types of considered pathology, which differ in accordance with the localization of the neoplasm. Retrocerebellar cyst of the brain is located inside the cranium, on the site of the dead brain tissue. The arachnoidal form of the disease is characterized by a tumor that grows in intervals between the convolutions. The cyst is called cerebrospinal fluid because the contents of the bladder are liquid, and not dense and thick exudate.
The main causes of the disease are:
- acute and chronic circulatory insufficiency of the brain;
- head injuries, bruises and concussions;
- strokes;
- infection (meningitis, meningoencephalitis).
In addition, there is a congenital lower retrocerebellar cyst of the brain. In such cases, the described ailment is not a pathology. Doctors diagnose it as an abnormality or one of the variants of the structure of the brain tissue. Most often, a condition of this kind is not accompanied by any clinical manifestations.
If the tumor is acquired, as well as the size of the retrocerebellar cyst of the brain is constantly increasing, the corresponding symptoms appear:
- weakness;
- migraine and headache;
- vomiting;
- violations of coordination of movements;
- sensation of pulsation in temples and parietal zone;
- cramps of limbs;
- numbness and paralysis of the fingers, toes;
- decreased hearing acuity without cause;
- impaired vision (vague silhouettes, "flies" in front of the eyes , a split image);
- noise in the ears, ringing.
Treatment of retrocerebellar cyst of the brain
With neoplasm, which does not cause discomfort and discomfort, and also does not progress and does not grow, it is recommended that you regularly watch a specialist and take medication.
In other situations, such complex methods are used:
1. Antiviral therapy and taking antibiotics (if the cause of the disease was an infection).
2. Reception of immunomodulating agents to stimulate the body's defenses.
3. Adequate treatment of injury, concussion and trauma.
4. Normalization of blood pressure:
- Kapoten;
- Enalapril.
5. Improve blood clotting with a simultaneous decrease in the amount of cholesterol :
- Pentoxifylline;
- Aspirin;
- Ticlopidine.
6. Use of anticoagulants for effective resorption of adhesions and prevention of tissue adhesion processes.
7. Using nootropics to restore brain function:
- Vinpotropil;
- Nootropil;
- Vinpocetine;
- Cerebrolysin;
- Cerebramine.
8. Reception of antioxidants and vitamin complex.
If the tumor rapidly progresses, increases in size and threatens to limit the functioning of the brain and the vital activity of the whole organism, surgical intervention may be required. Doctors recommend such variants of operation:
- cystocystrenostomy;
- cavitary excision;
- endoscopy;
- bypass cyst.
All options involve complete removal of the lesion with elimination of both the contents and the cyst shell. The fact that the remaining walls of the tumor can trigger a relapse of the pathology - a new growth of the bladder and its filling with liquid. Therefore, after a surgical operation, it is desirable to stay in the hospital for some time under the supervision of a specialist.