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Abstract
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Intrasellar arachnoid cysts are distinctly rare. Few cases have been reported in the literature. We describe MR findings in three patients with sellar arachnoid cyst who presented with protean manifestations such as visual impairment and diabetes insipidus and discuss the pertinent literature.
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