The health of the newborn is the main concern of the parents. The diagnosis of "pseudocyst of the brain" often becomes a real shock for the family. In this article, we will talk about pseudocysts of the brain in children: the possible causes of their development and types, and also tell you what to do if your baby is diagnosed with a pseudocyst.
What is a pseudocyst?
Pseudocysts are cystic neoplasms in brain tissues located in clearly defined areas: on the border of the head of the caudate nucleus and the visual hillock, in the region of the body of the lateral ventricles of the hemispheres or near the lateral corners of the anterior horny parts of the cerebral hemispheres. It can often be heard that the difference between cysts and pseudocysts is the presence of an internal epithelial layer. In fact, such differentiation is arbitrary, since the epithelial lining is most often absent in cysts. In addition, the most common method of diagnosing cysts and pseudocyst of the brain is ultrasound diagnosis. And this method seldom allows to thoroughly study the internal cavity and the features of the walls of the neoplasm. It is impossible to distinguish cysts from pseudo-cysts in form or size - both can have a very different look and type.
Thus, pseudocysts of the vascular plexus or membranes in a newborn, as well as any other fluid or cystic neoplasms of the brain located in these areas are pseudocysts.
Causes of pseudo-kist development
As a rule, pseudocysts occur during the period of prenatal development. The most frequent cause of their development is a violation of blood circulation in certain parts of the brain, fetal hypoxia or hemorrhage in the brain (subependimal pseudocyst) in a newborn child.
The risk of fetal hypoxia is increased if the mother has chronic illnesses or acute infectious diseases, with excessive physical exertion or stress.
Predicting pseudocyst of the brain
The presence of cystic formations in the brain itself is not a sign of abnormalities in the work of the brain or an indicator of mental or mental defects. Quite often pseudocysts found in the first months after childbirth successfully dissolve in
If you suspect a pseudocyst of the brain, you need a thorough examination from a neurologist. Only after an individual examination, the doctor will prescribe a course of treatment (drugs and procedures), as well as determine the required frequency of examinations. Regular surveys provide an opportunity to monitor the dynamics of neoplasm development and to regulate the treatment plan in accordance with the results obtained.
Timely and adequate treatment allows to avoid possible negative consequences of having pseudocysts (such as cramps, headaches).