Nontraumatic intra-diploic arachnoid cyst communicating with sphenoid bone and in close proximity to cavernous sinus in a known case of Wilson disease: A rare entity

Abstract

Arachnoid cysts can be intra-cranial or along the spinal cord. Intracranial arachnoid cyst is a very rare finding, trauma being the leading case of it. It is extremely rare for the development of intra-diploic arachnoid cyst without a traumatic history. We present a case of an intra-diploic arachnoid cyst communicating with the greater wing of the sphenoid and in close proximity to the cavernous sinus in a known case of Wilson disease for 22 years. Due to its low incidence, there is a gap in the knowledge and discussion of this cystic lesion, its pathophysiology and management, which are discussed in this case report.

Keywords

• Nontraumatic
• Intradiploic arachnoid cyst
• Sphenoid bone
• Cavernous sinus
• Wilson disease