What is posterior fossa arachnoid cyst?
Arachnoid cysts can grow anywhere on the brain with the primary areas being the side of the brain, and the top of the brain. When a cyst forms on the back of the brain, this is called a posterior fossa arachnoid cyst.
How do members experience posterior fossa arachnoid cyst?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with posterior fossa arachnoid cyst*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for posterior fossa arachnoid cyst*
Who has posterior fossa arachnoid cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 25 | |
| 50s | 15 | |
| 60s | 10 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 35 | |
| Female | 52 |