Arachnoid cysts. Historical evolution of the concept and pathophysiological theories

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Autores de IIS La Fe

Abstract

Arachnoid cysts of central nervous system are benign collections filled with a liquid that is equal o similar to cerebrospinal fluid, coated with a single layer or flattened arachnoid cells membrane, congenital or secondary to trauma, meningitis or hemorrhage. First described by Bright in 1931, its definition and possible pathophysiology has been debated to date. Our objective is to present a summary of this process. (C) 2015 Sociedad Espanola de Neurocirugia. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.

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1130-1473, 2340-6305

NEUROCIRUGIA  ELSEVIER DOYMA SL

Tipo:
Review
Páginas:
192-195
PubMed:
25887058
Factor de Impacto:
0,241 SCImago
Cuartil:
Q3 SCImago

Citas Recibidas en Web of Science: 3

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Keywords

  • Intracranial arachnoid cyst; Spinal arachnoid cyst; Pathophysiology

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