Items Tagged ‘colloid cyst’
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Intraventricular Tumors
Within the brain there are several ventricles, or cavities, that are filled with a clear liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. The cerebrospinal fluid, which also surrounds the brain and spinal cord, helps support and cushion the brain. Tumors in the ventricles are known as intraventricular tumors, and...
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Colloid Cyst
The most common tumor located within the third ventricle is the colloid cyst. This benign tumor can cause a blockage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), leading to increased intracranial pressure and potentially death. The definitive method for treating colloid cysts is surgical removal. Prior to the...
