Colloid cyst

As a colloid cyst, a benign cystic structure is called, which typically occurs in the region of the third Hirnventrikels. Colloid cysts can the foramen of Monro embarrassed, which leads to a Liquoraufstau with hydrocephalus. Symptomatic colloid cysts are often minimally invasive neurosurgical away neuroendoskopisch. In asymptomatic ( symptom-free ) colloid cysts ( which are not infrequently is incidental findings ), the indication for surgery may be considered if the size seem likely to move the foramen of Monro. Sudden deaths associated with previously asymptomatic colloid cysts have been described in single cases.