What is benign brain cyst?
A benign brain cyst is a closed sac, having a distinct membrane and division of the nearby tissue; it may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. The cyst may be non cancerous however the severity depends on the size and location of the cyst.
How do members experience benign brain cyst?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with benign brain cyst*
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 benign brain cyst*
Who has benign brain cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 9 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 14 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 29 |