arachnoid cyst in the brain.

[List Cyst]

Has anybody heard of arachnoid cyst in the brain? I was just diagnosed with it. Measuring 6 x 2.8 cm. I was in Desert Storm and was wondering if that could have been the cause of it or not? Any information would greatly be apprecieated. Thanks.

[JulieNH]

Thank you for serving our country!

Some other sites to chrck out:
http://arachnoidcyst.org/

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/arachnoid_cysts/arachnoid_cysts.htm

http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic48.htm

I had a subarachnoid hemmorhage due to a cerebral aneurysm. good luck, and please keep in touch.
JulieNH