What is Rathke cleft cyst?
Rathke's pouch is a normal component of development that eventually forms the lobes of the pituitary gland that closes during fetal development. When it does not close a growth known as Rathke's cleft cyst may develop. Symptoms are unusual but may include vision problems or headaches.
How do members experience Rathke cleft cyst?
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Anxious mood
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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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 Rathke cleft cyst*
Who has Rathke cleft cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 13 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 41 |