Most<unk> s are asymptomatic and do not require treatment. Treatment may be necessary when symptomatic. A variety of procedures may be used to decompress (remove pressure from) the cyst. * Surgical placement of a cerebral shunt: * An internal shunt drains into the subdural compartment. * A cystoperitoneal shunt drains to the peritoneal cavity. * Fenestration: * Craniotomy with excision * Various endoscopic techniques are proving effective, including laser-assisted techniques. * Drainage by needle aspiration or burr hole. * Capsular resection * Pharmacological treatments may address specific symptoms such as seizures or pain.
Arachnoid cyst
Subdural hygroma
Labyrinthine fistula
Frontal horn cyst
Cystic hygroma
Choroid plexus papilloma
Choroidal fissure cyst
Hemicrania continua