Supratentorial arachnoid cysts are usually asymptomatic and may be discovered by chance at autopsy; however, infratentorial arachnoid cysts, which correspond to liquid forms enclosed by an arachnoid sheet but whose pathogenesis is unknown, might cause symptoms. They don't need to be treated if they're asymptomatic and were discovered by chance. A variety of neurological symptoms can be present depending on their localization.
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