Preferred Label : Third Ventricle Colloid Cyst;
NCIt synonyms : Paraphyseal Cyst of the Third Ventricle; Paraphyseal Cyst of Third Ventricle; Third Ventricle Paraphyseal Cyst; Colloid Cyst of the Third Ventricle; Colloid Cyst of Third Ventricle; Third Ventricle Neuroepithelial Cyst; Neuroepithelial Cyst of Third Ventricle; Neuroepithelial Cyst of the Third Ventricle;
NCIt definition : Colloid cysts i.e. cysts filled with gelatinous material, in the central nervous system
often are found in the third ventricle. Due to their location, chronic or intermittent
hydrocephalus can result. Case reports of sudden death due to acute obstructive hydrocephalus
are in the literature. Colloid cysts are benign lesions that should be considered
for neurosurgical resection.;
Origin ID : C3947;
UMLS CUI : C0266481;
Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
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