Arachnoid cyst surgery

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Treatment for arachnoid cysts occurs when symptoms present themselves. A variety of surgical procedures may be used to decompress (remove pressure from) the cyst.