cysticercosis

Introduction Brain cysts are delimited cavities in brain tissue, which can be either empty or filled with fluid. Sometimes they are additionally divided into several small chambers. Brain cysts are generally benign and, as long as they do not cause any symptoms, do not always need to be treated. In this case they are often … Brain cysts

Cysticercosis Cysticercosis is a parasitic disease caused by infection with the tapeworms Taenia saginata and Taenia solium. The tapeworms use humans only as intermediate hosts and not as final hosts, which is why they store their eggs in different tissues. This results in the formation of the characteristic cysts in which the new tapeworms develop … Cysticercosis | Brain cysts

Therapy As long as the brain cysts do not cause any symptoms, they do not have to be treated in every case. Observation and regular control is sufficient at first. This does not apply to brain cysts that have been caused by a parasitic infection. These are either surgically removed or additionally treated with medication. … Therapy | Brain cysts

Brain cysts in children Since strokes or parasites (at least in Germany), which can lead to the formation of cysts in adults, are generally less common in children, most brain cysts are congenital in children. These are hollow spaces that have been created during brain development in addition to the normal cerebral ventricle system and … Brain cysts in children | Brain cysts

Congenital brain cysts Since congenital cysts in the brain often occur without specific symptoms, they are often diagnosed as a random finding even in adulthood. Many people live with these brain cysts without ever having problems with them. However, if the cyst is known, it should be checked regularly to notice a fast growth in … Congenital brain cysts | Brain cysts