Connatal cyst
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Connatal cysts (also, also known as coarctation of the lateral ventricles or frontal frontal horn cysts) are, are cystic areas adjacent to the superolateral margins of the body and frontal horns of the lateral ventricles and are believed to represent a normal variant1.
Pathology
It was previously believed to be a sequelae of different insults in the developing brain 2, however it seems to be just a normal variant 1,3.
Radiographic features
Connatal cysts are located at or just below the superolateral angles of the frontal horns or body of the lateral ventricles and are mainly anterior to the foramina of Monro.
Radiographic features
As above, connatal cysts are located at or just below the superolateral angles of the frontal horns or body of the lateral ventricles and are mainly anterior to the foramina of Monro.
Differential diagnosis
Considerations include:
See also
-<p><strong>Connatal cysts</strong> (also known as <strong>coarctation of the lateral ventricles </strong>or<strong> frontal horn cysts</strong>) are cystic areas adjacent to the superolateral margins of the body and frontal horns of the lateral ventricles and are believed to represent a normal variant.</p><p>Connatal cysts are located at or just below the superolateral angles of the frontal horns or body of the lateral ventricles and are mainly anterior to the foramina of Monro.</p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>As above, connatal cysts are located at or just below the superolateral angles of the frontal horns or body of the lateral ventricles and are mainly anterior to the foramina of Monro.</p><h4>Differential diagnosis</h4><p>Considerations include</p><ul><li><a href="/articles/periventricular-leukomalacia" title="periventricular leukomalacia">periventricular leukomalacia</a></li><li><a href="/articles/pseudocysts-of-the-germinal-matrix" title="Pseudocysts of the germinal matrix">pseudocysts of the germinal matrix</a></li></ul><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/fetal-intra-cranial-cystic-lesions" title="Fetal intracranial cysts">fetal intracranial cysts</a></li></ul>- +<p><strong>Connatal cysts</strong>, also known as <strong>coarctation of the lateral ventricles </strong>or<strong> frontal horn cysts</strong>, are cystic areas adjacent to the superolateral margins of the body and frontal horns of the <a title="Lateral ventricles" href="/articles/lateral-ventricles">lateral ventricles</a> and are believed to represent a normal variant <sup>1</sup>.</p><h4>Pathology</h4><p>It was previously believed to be a sequelae of different insults in the developing brain <sup>2</sup>, however it seems to be just a normal variant <sup>1,3</sup>. </p><h4>Radiographic features</h4><p>Connatal cysts are located at or just below the superolateral angles of the frontal horns or body of the lateral ventricles and are mainly anterior to the <a title="Foramen of Monro" href="/articles/interventricular-foramen-of-monro">foramina of Monro</a>.</p><h4>Differential diagnosis</h4><p>Considerations include:</p><ul>
- +<li><a href="/articles/periventricular-leukomalacia">periventricular leukomalacia</a></li>
- +<li><a href="/articles/pseudocysts-of-the-germinal-matrix">pseudocysts of the germinal matrix</a></li>
- +</ul><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/fetal-intracranial-cystic-lesions">fetal intracranial cysts</a></li></ul>
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- 2. Lu J, Emons D, Kowalewski S. Connatal Periventricular Pseudocysts in the Neonate. Pediatr Radiol. 1992;22(1):55-8. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02011609">doi:10.1007/BF02011609</a>
- 3. Pal B, Preston P, Morgan M, Rushton D, Durbin G. Frontal Horn Thin Walled Cysts in Preterm Neonates Are Benign. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2001;85(3):F187-93. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1136/fn.85.3.f187">doi:10.1136/fn.85.3.f187</a>
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