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Old 02-24-2010, 07:44 AM
Cooze Cooze is offline
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Hi Khan

The CT mylegogram is not surgery. Its basically where under CT guidance they insert a kneedle into the spine, draw out some CSF and insert in its place some dye. This dye then moves through the CSF and should show if there is any leaks and also the flow of fluid into the cyst, whether the cyst is wide necked or narrow necked.

From my research it isnt highly advisable to have the Fibrin Glue injection, as firstly it only provides temporary relief (6 months - 5 years) if any, and secondly, should in the future surgery be required it makes the surgery difficult. I have also read that the glue can stick to nerves in the cyst and cause damage to the nerves.

Keep me posted please on how things progress with her and if you have found a neurosurgeon who is aware of the issues TCs cause and would be willing to operate if necessary.

Good luck
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