Colloid cyst
Gel-filled sac on the brain
A colloid cyst can block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid through the brain's ventricular system
What is a celloid cyst?
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of colloid cyst? icon plus
Many people with colloid cysts will experience no symptoms at all. If they do cause symptoms, it's often because the cyst is blocking the flow of cerebrospinal fluid. When this happens, your symptoms may include:
- headaches ranging from mild to severe
- vomiting in extreme cases
- blackouts
In severe cases, colloid cysts can lead to sudden death.
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How is a celloid cyst diagnosed? icon plus
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Potential treatment options icon plus
If you've been diagnosed with a colloid cyst, your HCA UK consultant neurosurgeon will discuss your options and, if it requires treatment, explain how we can remove it.
The traditional method for treating a colloid cyst is a craniotomy, which involves surgically removing the cyst. Endoscopy is also used now, with less disturbance of the brain while removing the vestibule.
Our neurological consultants
At HCA UK we have a network of neurological specialists who help manage and treat neurological conditions, including neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists.
Our locations
From complex neurosurgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
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020 7079 4344