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What Is The Cyst In Brain With White Mass?

I recently was told by a neurologist i have an 8mm cysct on my brain and there is alot of what he called white mass. Ill be honest with you he didnt really tell me more then that. to keep a diary and he would see me in 3 month. my question is this cysct what is it and what is white mass. Ive read so many different thing i dont know what to do. some of my motor stills are getting messed up and my head hurts more then normal.
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
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It is important to see the brain scan images to understand more about the location and size of the cyst. If you got a MRI scan done then a white mass will usually represent a fluid filled cyst but this is not always the rule. A cyst by definition is a thin walled water like fluid containing structure. Most cysts are benign and harmless. However since you report problems with your motor skills therefore this needs a close observation and review imaging after about 3 to 6 months as your doctor has said. Please do not worry and if possible you can write back to me with your MRI scan findings and that will help me discuss your problems in exact details.
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What Is The Cyst In Brain With White Mass?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. It is important to see the brain scan images to understand more about the location and size of the cyst. If you got a MRI scan done then a white mass will usually represent a fluid filled cyst but this is not always the rule. A cyst by definition is a thin walled water like fluid containing structure. Most cysts are benign and harmless. However since you report problems with your motor skills therefore this needs a close observation and review imaging after about 3 to 6 months as your doctor has said. Please do not worry and if possible you can write back to me with your MRI scan findings and that will help me discuss your problems in exact details.