The role of the left temporal region under the cognitive motor demands of shooting in skilled marksmen

<p>We describe 3 rare cases of metastatic renal cell carcinoma in the head and neck region. Our first case was a 72 years old male presented with profuse bleeding from the left ear. On examination, proliferative, pink, friable mass was present in the left external auditory canal. On eliciting the detailed history, it was found that patient had renal cell carcinoma in the left kidney four years back and underwent left radical nephrectomy. Patient underwent left lateral temporal bone resection with cul-de-sac closure. Histopathological examination of the specimen showed metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Our second case was a 64 years old male presented with complaints of growth in the oral cavity of 1 month duration. On examination, 5×3 cms proliferative growth was present in the hard palate. Biopsy from the growth in the hard palate showed metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Patient gave history of renal cell carcinoma in the past for which he did not receive treatment. Our third case was a 45 years old male who presented to us with a diffuse swelling in the left temporal region of 2 months duration. On examination, 3×2 cms swelling was present in the left temporal region. Patient had history of renal cell carcinoma of left kidney and underwent left nephrectomy one year prior to the presentation of the left temporal swelling. Ultrasonography guided biopsy of the left temporal region showed metastatic renal cell carcinoma.</p>

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Superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm as cause of refractory headache

JBNC - JORNAL BRASILEIRO DE NEUROCIRURGIA ◽

10.22290/jbnc.v32i2.1956 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 32 (2) ◽

pp. 199-202

Author(s):

Joaquim Francisco Cavalcante Neto ◽

Sebastião Carlos de Sousa Oliveira ◽

Mateus Aragão Esmeraldo ◽

Francisco Abdoral Brito Júnior ◽

Paulo Roberto Lacerda Leal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Late Complication ◽

Superficial Temporal Artery ◽

Rare Condition ◽

Temporal Artery ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan ◽

Temporal Region ◽

Artery Pseudoaneurysm ◽

Refractory Headache ◽

Pulsatile Mass ◽

Left Temporal Region

Case presentation: A 36-year-old male presented with moderate, progressive headache, in the left temporal region, irradiating to the ipsilateral frontal region, with several months of evolution, refractory to analgesic medication, including opioids. He reported a closed traumatic brain injury (TBI) 5 years before in a motorcycle collision with an automobile, without a helmet. At the physical examination, it was possible to verify a pulsatile mass measuring 1.5 cm in diameter, with fremitus, in the left temporal region. The magnetic resonance imaging scan presented a round lesion, encapsulated, on the course of the superficial temporal artery (STA). The digital subtraction angiography confirmed the diagnosis of STA pseudoaneurysm. A surgical resection of the aneurysm was performed, leading to the complete resolution of the headache. Discussion: The STA pseudoaneurysm is a rare condition, representing less than 1% of aneurysms, usually presenting as a late complication of TBI. The majority of cases are asymptomatic, although focal symptoms and even bleeding may occur. The presentation with a chronic refractory headache is exceptional. Its treatment is indicated for local symptom resolution, aesthetic purposes, and rupture prevention, done by clipping and resection of the pseudoaneurysm. Conclusion: Even though unusual, the awareness of this condition is important for the etiological diagnosis of a persistent temporal headache in a patient with a history of TBI.

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Bipolar Disorder following a Stroke Involving the Left Hemisphere

Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.3109/00048679609062667 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 30 (5) ◽

pp. 688-691 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Chia-Yih Liu ◽

Shuu-Jiun Wang ◽

Jong-Ling Fuh ◽

Yong-Yi Yang ◽

Hsiu-Chih Liu

Keyword(s):

Bipolar Disorder ◽

Left Hemisphere ◽

Clinical Picture ◽

Brain Function ◽

Manic Episode ◽

Temporal Region ◽

Dominant Hemisphere ◽

Post Stroke ◽

The Right ◽

Left Temporal Region

Objective: Post-stroke mania has rarely been noted and researched, and reported cases have mostly involved the non-dominant hemisphere. In this paper, we report a case of bipolar disorder secondary to a stroke over the dominant hemisphere. Clinical picture: A 48-year-old, right-handed man had a cerebral infarct over the left temporal region. He became depressed after the stroke, and 4 months later developed a manic episode. Treatment: The patient was treated with haloperidol and lorazepam. Outcome: The symptoms subsided within 2 months after treatment. Conclusions: It is premature to consider mania to be a syndrome of the right, or non-dominant, hemisphere. We suggest that further study focusing on specific anatomical regions, rather than laterality, will help to elucidate the interrelationship between mood and brain function.

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Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Middle Meningeal Artery Causing an Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Case Reports in Medicine ◽

10.1155/2010/219572 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 2010 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Wellingson Silva Paiva ◽

Almir Ferreira de Andrade ◽

Robson Luis Amorim ◽

Eberval Gadelha Figueiredo ◽

Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira

Keyword(s):

Vessel Wall ◽

Intracranial Aneurysms ◽

Middle Meningeal Artery ◽

Intracerebral Hematoma ◽

Temporal Region ◽

Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm ◽

Traumatic Aneurysms ◽

Meningeal Artery ◽

Left Temporal Region ◽

Cerebral Structures

Traumatic aneurysms comprise less than 1% of all intracranial aneurysms. Most of these aneurysms are actually false aneurysms, or pseudoaneurysms, which are caused by the rupture of entire vessel wall layers, with the wall of the aneurysm being formed by the surrounding cerebral structures. Traumatic pseudoaneurysms of the middle meningeal artery are also rare. Only four cases have been reported in the literature with intracerebral hematoma. In this paper, the authors report a case of a patient with a ruptured traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the MMA who presented with an intracerebral hematoma in the left temporal region immediately after trauma; the patient underwent endovascular treatment.

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A Case of Cutaneous Meningioma in the Left Temporal Region

Nishi Nihon Hifuka ◽

10.2336/nishinihonhifu.69.150 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 69 (2) ◽

pp. 150-153

Author(s):

Miho OGATA-MASUOKA ◽

Noriyuki HIRASHIMA ◽

Masachika ISEKI ◽

Noriyuki MISAGO ◽

Yutaka NARISAWA

Keyword(s):

Temporal Region ◽

Left Temporal Region

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Acrospiroma of the left temporal region

Radiology and Oncology ◽

10.2478/v10019-009-0003-2 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Boris Jančar

Keyword(s):

Temporal Region ◽

Left Temporal Region

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Role of Radiotherapy in a Recurrent Aneurysmal Bone Cyst of the Temporal Bone: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽

10.1227/01.neu.0000197487.95078.6f ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 58 (3) ◽

pp. E584-E584 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Piyush Kumar ◽

Shalini Singh ◽

Rajendra V. Phadke ◽

Himanshu Diwakar ◽

Tanu Agarawal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Temporal Bone ◽

Aneurysmal Bone Cyst ◽

Rare Case ◽

Clinical Presentation ◽

Bone Cyst ◽

Temporal Region ◽

Radiological Images

Abstract OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE: A rare case of aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) of the temporal bone is presented which, following recurrence after surgery, was successfully treated with radiotherapy. The role of radiotherapy in such cases is reviewed. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: A 30-year-old man presented with a recurrent swelling and pain in right temporal region following surgery for ABC at that site. INTERVENTION: Local radiotherapy to a dose of 31.5 Gy in 18 fractions over 3.5 weeks was delivered to the site of recurrence. The patient had a near total regression of the ABC as evident clinically and on radiological images. CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, radiation for the recurrent ABC at the temporal bone has not been described in the literature. However, in view of the response evident in this patient, radiotherapy seems to be effective for recurrent cases of ABC at the temporal bone and a dose of around 30 to 36 Gy could be effectively delivered with satisfactory results.

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