Familial colloid cyst.

J Clin Neurosci

Neurosurgery Department, Wellington Hospital, Capital and Coast District Health Board, Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021, New Zealand.

Published: March 2014

Colloid cysts of the third ventricle are rare benign tumours that can present as symptomatic hydrocephalus or be an incidental finding on imaging. This report presents familial colloid cysts found in a mother and daughter. Prior examples of familial colloid cysts are also reviewed and suggestions regarding the mode of inheritance and screening strategy are proposed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2013.08.012DOI Listing

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