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. 1977;39(3-4):181-6.
doi: 10.1007/BF01406728.

Developmental arachnoid cysts of the posterior fossa-an analysis of 13 cases

P Averback

Developmental arachnoid cysts of the posterior fossa-an analysis of 13 cases

P Averback. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1977.

Abstract

Thirteen cases of posterior fossa arachnoid cyst are described. Presenting features were usually headache, vomiting, lethargy, and delayed development in infants. Association with congenital defects is sometimes noted. The cysts are considered to result from abnormalities occurring in foetal life.

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