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Brain MRI Showed Posterior Fossa Archnoid Cyst, Had Previous Sinus Issues. What Is Life Expectancy With This Problem ?

Sir I am 38 yrs old men father for two kids... I used to get sinus problems..past 3 yrs..in connection I made one MRI scan on march 2011 angle of sinus issue. That time the doctor said no issue to the level of surgery to be taken care dust allergy.

Further I have been shifted with family to bangladesh for past two years . Now every 6 months I travel to India . So safer side I consult with family doctor and he guided me for sinus problem and additionally for brain MRI scan...

Result was shocking me saying posterior fossa archnoid cyst and mentioned that no other significant of abnormality is seen in brain.

Now the size the mentioned as size 3.2 and 2.8 cms in the posterior fossa suggestive of an arachoid cyst.
Serial axial sections of brain were made from base of skull to the vertex with out contrast
The cerebellum brains them and basal cisterns appear normal
The basal cisterns show normal CSF density
Cerebellum pontine angles are normal
Ventricular system and cortical dulcimer are normal to the age
There is no evidence of abnormal density in the cerebral hemispheres
No evidence of infraction hemorrhage mass lesion
The gray white differentiation maintained
Bones and pericardial soft tissues appear normal
The mastoid s appear normal
The orbit and contents appear normal
The optic nerve sheath complex thickness is normal
The region of superior ophthalmic fissure and optic canal appear normal
The sella and the para stellar region appear normal
Cerebellum pontine angles are normal.

But now I am in bangladesh not proper medical options available..and further some doctors my family people consult and informed me nothing to worry and just we need to monitor if grow next step we need to think.

I am really disturbed...even to the level of my life finished..... If this problem come if grow even treatment do how long maximum life time can be? I need to settle my family ASAP. Then look for living as best possible days with positive thinking but need to know how much serious this problem for me,,,.

I can see my health condition to notice level disturbance less than one year...

So any one guide me openly I will be thankful from my heart....


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Thu, 22 Aug 2013
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Cardiologist 's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
     
No need to panic
The prognosis is good
You just need follow up
If it increases in size causing pressure effects, it should be removed
A neurosurgeon is the appropriate consultant...

Take care     
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Brain MRI Showed Posterior Fossa Archnoid Cyst, Had Previous Sinus Issues. What Is Life Expectancy With This Problem ?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic No need to panic The prognosis is good You just need follow up If it increases in size causing pressure effects, it should be removed A neurosurgeon is the appropriate consultant... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck