scholarly journals Parietal Dysgraphia: Characterization of Abnormal Writing Stroke Sequences, Character Formation and Character Recall

2007 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasuhisa Sakurai ◽  
Yoshinobu Onuma ◽  
Gaku Nakazawa ◽  
Yoshikazu Ugawa ◽  
Toshimitsu Momose ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Parietal Lobe ◽  
Superior Parietal Lobule ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Lesion Site ◽  
Writing Test ◽  
Postcentral Gyrus ◽  
Apraxic Agraphia ◽  
Stroke Sequence

Objective:To characterize various dysgraphic symptoms in parietal agraphia.Method:We examined the writing impairments of four dysgraphia patients from parietal lobe lesions using a special writing test with 100 character kanji (Japanese morphograms) and their kana (Japanese phonetic writing) transcriptions, and related the test performance to a lesion site.Results:Patients 1 and 2 had postcentral gyrus lesions and showed character distortion and tactile agnosia, with patient 1 also having limb apraxia. Patients 3 and 4 had superior parietal lobule lesions and features characteristic of apraxic agraphia (grapheme deformity and a writing stroke sequence disorder) and character imagery deficits (impaired character recall). Agraphia with impaired character recall and abnormal grapheme formation were more pronounced in patient 4, in whom the lesion extended to the inferior parietal, superior occipital and precuneus gyri.Conclusion:The present findings and a review of the literature suggest that: (i) a postcentral gyrus lesion can yield graphemic distortion (somesthetic dysgraphia), (ii) abnormal grapheme formation and impaired character recall are associated with lesions surrounding the intraparietal sulcus, the symptom being more severe with the involvement of the inferior parietal, superior occipital and precuneus gyri, (iii) disordered writing stroke sequences are caused by a damaged anterior intraparietal area.

scholarly journals B.05 Hemi-laryngopharyngeal spasm (HELPS) syndrome: The discovery, cure, and characterization of a new neurological condition

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (S2) ◽  
pp. S11-S11
Author(s):  
C Honey ◽  
M Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Care ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
The Past ◽  
First Case ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Operative Outcome ◽  
Small Cohort ◽  
The Common ◽  
Similar Motor

Background: We published the world’s first case of hemi-laryngpharyngeal spasm (HELPS) syndrome cured by microvascular decompression (MVD) of the Xth cranial nerve in 2016. We now present a small cohort of patients (n=3) successfully treated with surgery in order to better delineate the common characteristics of this syndrome, diagnostic tests of choice, nuances of their surgical care and outcomes of their treatment. Methods: The history and physical examination of three patients with HELPS syndrome are presented. Pre-operative laryngoscopy, neuroimaging, response to botox and intra-operative videos are detailed. Post-operative outcome and complications are presented. Results: Each patient reported similar motor (choking) and sensory (coughing) features in their history. Episodic choking relentlessly progressed over the years until it occurred while sleeping and with frightening severity prompting tracheostomy in one patient and intubation in another. A “tickling” sensation deep in the throat triggered episodic coughing that worsened over the years until it occurred while sleeping and with frightening severity (syncope and incontinence). Conclusions: A review of the literature suggests that patients with similar symptoms, often called episodic laryngospasm in the past, have been treated with psychotherapy or antacids. With the recognition that a clearly defined subset of these patients have HELPS syndrome, we can offer them the potential of a neurosurgical cure.

Phenotypic and molecular characterization of a novelDCXdeletion and a review of the literature

2009 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Chou ◽  
C Boerkoel ◽  
C du Souich ◽  
R Rupps
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Review Of The Literature

scholarly journals Doppler evaluation of the fetal pulmonary artery pressure

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-221
Author(s):  
Alberto Sosa-Olavarria ◽  
Jesús Zurita-Peralta ◽  
Claudio V. Schenone ◽  
Mauro H. Schenone ◽  
Fernando Prieto
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Pulmonary Artery Pressure ◽  
Main Pulmonary Artery ◽  
P Value ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Artery Pressure ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Highly Correlated ◽  
Doppler Evaluation

Abstract Background The Doppler effect has allowed the characterization of several vessels in maternal-fetal circulation that have been used for practical purposes. Our review of the literature showed a paucity of information about fetal pulmonary artery pressure (FMPAP) and its behavior in regard to gestational age (GA). The objectives of the study were to evaluate a formula to calculate the main FMPAP and its correlation with GA. Methods A total of 337 fetuses without obvious pathology were studied prospectively using Doppler evaluation of the FMPAP. Using the fetal main pulmonary artery Doppler acceleration time (FMPAT), we obtained the FMPAP using the following formula: FMPAP=90 – (0.62×FMPAT). Regression analyses, Pearson’s bivariate correlation and paired sample t-test were used when appropriate. Results FMPAT increases while FMPAP decreases with GA. Pearson’s correlation coefficient for FMPAP and GA was −0.544 (P-value<0.001) and for FMPAT and GA was 0.556 (P-value<0.001). FMPAP and FMPAT were highly correlated (R=−0.972; P<0.001). Conclusion Pulmonary artery pressure in the fetus decreases with GA.

scholarly journals TRENDS OF CONTEMPORARY LEPTOSPIROSIS (REVIEW OF LITERATURE)

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-100
Author(s):  
Vladimir N. Gorodin ◽  
D. L. Moysova ◽  
V. A. Bakhtina ◽  
S. V. Zotov
Keyword(s):  
Organ Dysfunction ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Disease Complex ◽  
Modern Information ◽  
Clinically Significant

A review of the literature is devoted to one of the most common and clinically significant zoonoses - leptospirosis. The article summarizes modern information on prevalence, epidemiology, etiopathogenesis and clinical features, diagnosis of leptospirosis infection over the last 10 years. The particular attention is paid to the characterization of severe forms of the disease, complex approaches to the treatment of the disease, correction of organ dysfunction and hemostasis disorders; review.

scholarly journals Characterization of Publications on Burns in Brazil and Changes Resulting from Trauma in Brazil: Systematic Review of the Literature

10.3823/2262 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Rayara Bezerra Lima ◽  
Sara Porfirio De Oliveira ◽  
Glória Catarina Beserra Rodriguez ◽  
Rayane Araujo Do Nascimento ◽  
Livia Maria Nunes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature

Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Larynx: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2006 ◽  
Vol 130 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-216 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge E. Dotto ◽  
William Ahrens ◽  
David J. Lesnik ◽  
Diane Kowalski ◽  
Clarence Sasaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Solitary Fibrous Tumor ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Solitary Fibrous Tumors ◽  
Subsequent Investigation ◽  
Mesenchymal Neoplasms ◽  
Fibrous Tumor

Abstract Solitary fibrous tumors are relatively rare mesenchymal neoplasms that were originally described as pleural- or peritoneal-based lesions. Although they were considered a form of mesothelioma, subsequent investigation failed to reveal mesothelial differentiation. Characterization of their histologic and immunohistochemical features, as well as identification in a multitude of nonmesothelial-based locations has further served to distinguish these lesions from the more diffuse and aggressive mesothelioma. Reports of solitary fibrous tumor in the larynx are extremely rare. We report a case of solitary fibrous tumor of the larynx in a 38-year-old man.

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