Neuroglial cyst of brainstem

Discussion:

Neuroglial cysts of the CNS are  maldevelopmental in nature. Neuroglial cysts are ependymal lined and probably arise from budding or displacement from the ventricular system. They are nowadays picked up as incidental findings, but patients can present with pressure symptoms. In such case surgical excision is considered. Stereotactic biopsies can be done for histopathological diagnosis .

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