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Had surgery for rathke cleft cyst causing panhypopituitarism. MRI shows probable tiny Thornwaldt cysts. Is surgery required ?

I had a surgery for a rathke cleft cyst which caused panhypopituitarism. A recent MRI showed I have probable tiny Thornwaldt cysts . I ve gone to 2 ENT specialist ,one recommended surgery the other did not. This past year I ve been on antibiotics for sinus and throat infection. Could these cyst be the cause of all my infections?
Asked On : Mon, 3 Sep 2012
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hello. it is probable that the cyst may be causing your infection and it is advisable that you get it removed. can i ask whats the size of the cyst? thanks
Answered: Mon, 23 Dec 2013
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