Ruptured intra-cranial arachnoid cysts: a case series from a single UK institution.

Introduction: Intracranial arachnoid cysts are a common incidental finding; however presentation with cyst rupture is a recognised complication. Patients are advised to avoid contact sports to reduce the risk of cyst rupture but the risk of rupture is not currently known. The aim of this study is to describe a single institution's experience of managing ruptured intra-cranial arachnoid cysts.

Internal neurolysis: 'nerve combing' for trigeminal neuralgia without neurovascular conflict - early UK outcomes.

Introduction: Internal neurolysis (INL) is a surgical procedure where trigeminal nerve fibres are separated between the pons and to relieve trigeminal neuralgia (TN). We report pain and functional outcomes to evaluate its safety and efficacy.

Materials And Methods: Prospective cohort of all patients undergoing retrosigmoid craniotomy and INL between 2015 and 2017 at University Hospital Southampton.

Intracranial Masson Lesion Following Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Treatment of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations.

Objectives: Masson tumor or intravascular papillary endothelial cell proliferation was first described in 1923. Only a few cases of intracranial Masson tumor have been reported following stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). We report a series of 6 cases, age range 28-56 years, with intracranial Masson tumor following SRS for treatment of an intracranial arteriovenous malformation (AVM).

Prenatal diagnosis of arachnoid cysts: a case series and systematic review.

Introduction: Primary cysts are believed to arise from the splitting of the arachnoid membrane during prenatal development and can be diagnosed in utero. Prenatal diagnosis is uncommon; therefore, the evidence base for counselling expectant mothers is limited. The purpose of this article is to present a case series and review the current literature on prenatally diagnosed arachnoid cysts.