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. 1971 Jun;34(3):316–323. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.34.3.316

Cerebral arachnoid cysts in children

M J G Harrison 1,1
PMCID: PMC1083470  PMID: 5315217

Abstract

The case histories of 14 children are described in which hydrocephalus was found on investigation to be associated with a cyst of the posterior fossa or subarachnoid cisterns. The neuroradiological and histological findings are described. The cysts are considered to be developmental in origin. Their recognition and management are discussed.

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