Abstract
Cysts and cystic-appearing intracranial masses have a broad imaging and pathologic spectra. The authors review the pathologic findings, origin, radiologic appearance, and differential diagnosis of many different intracranial cysts. A diagnostic algorithm based on most common anatomic locations is presented that helps narrow the differential diagnosis.
MeSH terms
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Algorithms
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Arachnoid Cysts / diagnosis
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Brain Diseases / diagnosis*
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Brain Diseases / parasitology
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Brain Diseases / pathology
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Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Craniopharyngioma / diagnosis
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Cysts / diagnosis*
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Cysts / pathology
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Dermoid Cyst / diagnosis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Echinococcosis / diagnosis
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Epidermal Cyst / diagnosis
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Humans
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Neurocysticercosis / diagnosis