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Familial colloid cyst of the third ventricle
Weisbrod, Luke J. Smith, Kyle A. Chamoun, Roukoz B.
Weisbrod, Luke J.
Smith, Kyle A.
Chamoun, Roukoz B.
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Abstract
Colloid cysts of the third ventricle are rare benign lesions. They can present as incidental finding on imaging or
with symptoms of obstructive hydrocephalus. To date, 18 familial cases of colloid cyst have been reported. Due
to the extreme rarity of these cysts, it has been suggested that there is a genetic component involved. This report
presents a familial colloid cyst in non-twin brothers who both presented in their early twenties. In addition, both
of them had congenital inguinal hernia. This may represent a potential association between familial colloid cysts
and congenital inguinal hernia that could provide us with insight into the genetic mechanism involved.
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A grant from the One-University Open Access Fund at the University of Kansas was used to defray the author's publication fees in this Open Access journal. The Open Access Fund, administered by librarians from the KU, KU Law, and KUMC libraries, is made possible by contributions from the offices of KU Provost, KU Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Studies, and KUMC Vice Chancellor for Research. For more information about the Open Access Fund, please see http://library.kumc.edu/authors-fund.xml.
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2018-12-01
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Familial, Colloid Cyst, Third ventricle