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Case Report
A giant colloid cyst of the third ventricle: A case report
1 Neuro-Radiology, Hôpital des Spécialités, Rabat, Morocco
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Article ID: 100025R02BN2024
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Nadia B, Ola M, Amal L, Najwa KEC, Meriem F, Mohamed J, Firdaous T. A giant colloid cyst of the third ventricle: A case report. Edorium J Radiol 2024;10(1):1–5.ABSTRACT
Colloid cysts of the third ventricle constitute approximately 1% of all intracranial tumors, and they represent the most prevalent form of neuro-epithelial cysts. They are rare, benign cystic lesions with a wide clinical spectrum, but headache is usually dominant. A large cyst may appear in conjunction with an intracranial hypertension syndrome. Additionally, they can induce obstructive hydrocephalus, resulting in rapid acute neurological decline and, in some cases, sudden death. In this study, our aim is to present the clinical manifestations and radiological features of a giant recurrent colloid cyst of the third ventricle by presenting a case of a 55-year-old female patient, reporting a 2-month history of progressively worsening intracranial hypertension syndrome. The focus is specifically placed on the importance of prompt diagnosis and management to prevent potential life-threatening complications. Minimally invasive modalities, like stereotactic cyst aspiration and neuroendoscopy, are now the preferred techniques of management but present a higher rate of recurrence. Awareness of this condition for early diagnosis and management is fundamental for a better prognosis and patient care.
Keywords: Colloid cyst, Giant colloid cyst, Hydrocephalus, Third ventricle
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Boujida Nadia - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Messaoud Ola - Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Lahfidi Amal - Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Kettani Ech-Chrif Najwa - Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Fikri Meriem - Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Jiddane Mohamed - Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Touarsa Firdaous - Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guaranter of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission
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Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
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