J Korean Radiol Soc.  2002 Dec;47(6):561-563. 10.3348/jkrs.2002.47.6.561.

Arachnoid Cyst in Cavernous Sinus: Case Report

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  • 1Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea. wjyu@hfh.cuk.ac.kr

Abstract

Arachnoid cyst of the cavernous sinus is very rare. When present, its anatomic location frequently gives rise to cranial nerve palsy. We report a case of arachnoid cyst of the cavernous sinus in a 38-year-old man with impaired eyeball movement and diplopia.

Keyword

Arachnoid cysts; Cavernous sinus; Brain, CT; Brain, MR

MeSH Terms

Adult
Arachnoid Cysts
Arachnoid*
Cavernous Sinus*
Cranial Nerve Diseases
Diplopia
Humans
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