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Can Cyst And Fluid Near Brain Cause Any Developmental Issue?
my son is 5 months old and had and MRI dont they found a little bit of extra fluid aqround his brain but not enough to be worrined about. But when they did the MRI they found a Cyst by his brain on the back of his Head. he has seen a specilest but i want to know could that harm his development? Will he need surgery? its a farily large and they say not to worry about it. He also has level 5 reflux in both of his kidneys that he may need surgery for when he turn a year old
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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you have to wait and watch. Many times cysts and fluid in brain doesn't affect development of child. It depends upon amount of fluid, site of brain surrounding the cyst and whether size is increasing or not. You need to keep tab on head size . Regularly follow up with pediatrician. If head size is increasing adequately its ok. if it is increasing too rapidly consult your specialist.
you have to wait and watch. Many times cysts and fluid in brain doesn't affect development of child. It depends upon amount of fluid, site of brain surrounding the cyst and whether size is increasing or not. You need to keep tab on head size . Regularly follow up with pediatrician. If head size is increasing adequately its ok. if it is increasing too rapidly consult your specialist.
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