What is cortical spreading depression in Neuro Radiology?

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Benign cystic lesion typically located in the third ventricle that can cause intermittent hydrocephalus.

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Wave of neuronal and glial depolarization that propagates across cortex, underlying migraine aura pathophysiology.

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