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Can Pineal Gland Cyst Cause Temporary Blindness?

I have a pineal gland cyst that grew from 1.2 mm in may to now 7 mm. I lost complete vision in both eyes for a few minutes. Is this something i need to be worried about? Could the growth have caused my sudden blindness? Will i have these episodes frequently?
Wed, 20 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Yes pineal gland cyst can cause temporary blindness. But it can cause vision problem in future.
Generally it is asymptomatic.
It is lie in the center of brain can cause compression of optic pathway and cerebral aqeduct lead to production of symptoms .

small cyst:
Large cyst: > 5 mm
Following are the symptoms : headache,dizziness, confusion, tremor,, memory loss, fatigue, tiredness, hydrocephalus.

Best advice is
Brain surgery
by endoscopy for drainage
and frequent follow up to monitor growth to prevent future complication
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Saagar
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Can Pineal Gland Cyst Cause Temporary Blindness?

Hello dear Understand your concern Yes pineal gland cyst can cause temporary blindness. But it can cause vision problem in future. Generally it is asymptomatic. It is lie in the center of brain can cause compression of optic pathway and cerebral aqeduct lead to production of symptoms . small cyst: Large cyst: 5 mm Following are the symptoms : headache,dizziness, confusion, tremor,, memory loss, fatigue, tiredness, hydrocephalus. Best advice is Brain surgery by endoscopy for drainage and frequent follow up to monitor growth to prevent future complication Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Saagar