[Arachnoid cysts. Historical evolution of the concept and pathophysiological theories]. / Quistes aracnoideos. Evolución histórica del concepto y teorías fisiopatológicas.
Neurocirugia (Astur)
; 26(4): 192-5, 2015.
Article
in Es
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25887058
ABSTRACT
Arachnoid cysts of central nervous system are benign collections filled with a liquid that is equal o similar to cerebrospinal fluid, coated with a single layer or flattened arachnoid cells membrane, congenital or secondary to trauma, meningitis or hemorrhage. First described by Bright in 1931, its definition and possible pathophysiology has been debated to date. Our objective is to present a summary of this process.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arachnoid Cysts
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Es
Journal:
Neurocirugia (Astur)
Journal subject:
NEUROCIRURGIA
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article