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 Skookum Jim
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Location: Burnaby, BC
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So sad. I didn't know much about him before, but he sounds like a solid character.
From what I read below, the type of cyst he had usually doesn't become life threatening, and if you have it, it is something that was with you since birth, usually presenting itself in a person's 30s to 40s, ... not that it really matters.
https://weillcornellbrainandspine.org/condition/colloid-cyst s
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Colloid Cysts
A colloid cyst's typical location, in the third ventricle, is what creates the risk that it may grow large enough to completely block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
A colloid cyst is a fluid-filled sac that forms in the brain, usually in the third ventricle. These spherical cysts have a smooth rind and are filled with a gelatinous material called colloid. Colloid can range from being very fluid to having a nearly solid core. Colloid cysts are very rare, occurring in only about 3 people per million of population, and although they can be found at any age they are typically diagnosed in adults in their thirties and forties.
Like other cysts that occur in the brain, such as arachnoid cysts, colloid cysts are always benign. Arachnoid cysts and colloid cysts have an embryologic origin and are therefore referred to as developmental, or being present from birth. They are not neoplastic (tumors) and they are not cancerous, meaning that they do not spread or require radiation therapy or chemotherapy. Unlike arachnoid cysts, which usually do not grow in size, colloid cysts are expected to increase in size slowly over time.
The location of these cysts within the third ventricle and the potential for blockage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the cause for concern. In fact, untreated colloid cysts on very rare occasion can cause sudden loss of consciousness and even death. Most colloid cysts, however, can be safely monitored indefinitely rather than treated. Factors that determine whether observation or surgical removal is best include the degree of CSF blockage, the size of the cyst, and the age of the patient. With treatment the prognosis for a patient with a colloid cyst is excellent. (See Surgery for a Colloid Cyst.)
What Causes a Colloid Cyst?
The cause of a colloid cyst is unknown, but it is believed to have its roots in fetal development. The rind (wall) of the cyst is a remnant of normal embryologic tissue. There is nothing known to cause a colloid cyst — it is not associated with exposure to radiation, cell phone use, or prenatal care. There is no known congenital link, meaning that family members do not require screening. Since colloid cysts are so rarely found in children, they are thought to start to grow later in life.
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