Benign brain cyst
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with benign brain cyst
Treatments taken by people with benign brain cyst
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Who has benign brain cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 12 say benign brain cyst is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 4 | |
| 30-39 years | 3 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 1 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 22 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 15 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |