Problem description: My grandmother had symptoms of coma yesterday, and went to the hospital for related examinations. The doctor said that brain cysts, can brain cysts cause hydrocephalus?
Question date:2020-10-23
Patient information:Age: 65 Gender: Female
A cerebral cyst can cause hydrocephalus The possibility.
Suffering from cerebral cyst disease usually leads to obstructive hydrocephalus, which can lead to malabsorption of cerebrospinal fluid, and may also cause excessive production of cerebrospinal fluid, which can induce hydrocephalus disease. It is necessary to go to the hospital for imaging examination. The size and extent of the cyst must be clarified. It can be treated by surgical resection, which can prevent hydrocephalus.
After the operation, it is necessary to take care of the wound and measure the body temperature regularly. If the symptoms of fever and shortness of breath are accompanied, timely treatment is required.
Recommendations are for reference only. If the problem is serious, please go to the hospital for detailed inspection