scholarly journals Multiple meningiomas

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
Ana Carla Mondek Rampazzo ◽  
Rafael Rodrigues Pinheiro dos Santos ◽  
José Ângelo Favoreto Guarnieri ◽  
Franciele Fazoli ◽  
Sandrieli Afornali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Visual Acuity ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Olfactory Groove ◽  
Multiple Meningiomas ◽  
General Aspects

Multiple meningiomas are rare conditions that refer to the presentation of two or more meningiomas, simultaneous or not, without the association of neurofibromatosis. We report a case of a 83-year-old woman with a clinical presentation of loss of right visual acuity. After imaging exams, she was diagnosed with three meningiomas, located in the olfactory groove, left temporal-parietal convexity and parasagittal. In addition, a comprehensive review of the literature on pathophysiology, histology, risk factors, clinical presentation, and treatment of multiple meningiomas was carried out, in order to highlight the peculiarities of this condition and to associate it with our reported case. Therefore, this article made it possible to compare the characteristics presented in this patient with general aspects of the conditions reported in the literature review.

Hydrocephalus in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeetendra P. Sah ◽  
Aaron W. Abrams ◽  
Geetha Chari ◽  
Craig Linden ◽  
Yaacov Anziska
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Communicating Hydrocephalus ◽  
Type I ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractIn this article, we reported a case of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type I noted to have tetraventricular hydrocephalus with Blake's pouch cyst at 8 months of age following intrathecal nusinersen therapy. The association of hydrocephalus with SMA is rarely reported in the literature. Development of hydrocephalus after intrathecal nusinersen therapy is also reported in some cases, but a cause–effect relationship is not yet established. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of a patient with SMA type I and hydrocephalus, to review similar cases reported in the literature, and to explore the relationship between nusinersen therapy and development of hydrocephalus. The clinical presentation and radiographic findings of the patient are described and a comprehensive review of the literature was conducted. The adverse effect of communicating hydrocephalus related to nusinersen therapy is being reported and the authors suggest carefully monitoring for features of hydrocephalus developing during the course of nusinersen therapy.

TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACKS: ETIOPATHOGENESIS, CLINIC. (Literature review)

Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 91-96
Author(s):  
Г.Ж. Жакенова ◽  
Р.Б. Нуржанова ◽  
К.Б. Сраилова ◽  
Ж.С. Шерияздан ◽  
А.Б. Ташманова ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Differential Diagnosis ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Transient Ischemic Attacks ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Imaging Signs

В данной статье представлен обзор литературы по транзиторным ишемическим атакам: эпидемиология, этиология, патогенез, классификация, основные характеристики с учетом факторов риска, визуализационных признаков МРТ и КТ, клинических проявлений и дифференциальной диагностики данного заболевания на основе современных исследований. This article presents a review of the literature on transient ischemic attacks: epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, classification, main characteristics taking into account risk factors, imaging signs of MRI and CT, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of this disease based on modern research.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review on Semantic-based Ontology for Quranic Knowledge

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Asma Salsabila Muhmad Rusli ◽  
Farida Ridzuan ◽  
Zulkifly Mohd Zaki ◽  
M Norazizi Sham Mohd Sayuti ◽  
Rosalina Abdul Salam
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Semantic Technologies ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
System Framework ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Holy Quran ◽  
The Holy Quran

The Holy Quran ontology models are gaining popularity among researchers due to people’s demands in understanding this divine book. Due to this, there are many studies and research have been conducted in this area to facilitate people’s understanding of the Quran. The Quran knowledge is represented conforming to an ontology within a system framework. This also includes various concepts that are interrelated with the others. From the literature, however, the existing Quranic ontology models do not cover all concepts in the Quran, which limit them to domains such as place nouns, themes, pronouns, antonyms and Islamic knowledge in the Quran. Thus, this research aims to identify relevant research works from various electronic data sources using systematic literature review (SLR) method to provide a comprehensive review of this area. This paper presents a systematic review of the literature related to the existing ontology models, where it leads to disseminating the correct knowledge of the Quran using semantic technologies.  

Brown recluse spider bite. A literature review and case report

1989 ◽  
Vol 79 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Gutowicz ◽  
RA Fritz ◽  
AL Sonoga
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Tissue Necrosis ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Treatment Regimens ◽  
Spider Bite ◽  
Treatment Prognosis

A review of the literature on brown recluse spider bite is presented, including clinical presentation and treatment. Emphasis is placed on the treatment of local tissue necrosis. A case report of a severe necrotic ulcer secondary to a spider bit is presented. Tissue necrosis following a brown recluse spider bit can be debilitating, and healing may be prolonged for many months. Even with early treatment, prognosis often is poor. Future studies might help establish better treatment regimens.

scholarly journals Perioperative Nutritional Aspects in Total Pancreatectomy: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1765
Author(s):  
Niccolò Furbetta ◽  
Annalisa Comandatore ◽  
Desirée Gianardi ◽  
Matteo Palmeri ◽  
Gregorio Di Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
Chronic Pancreatitis ◽  
Total Pancreatectomy ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Nutritional Factors ◽  
Comprehensive Review

Total pancreatectomy (TP) is a highly invasive procedure often performed in patients affected by anorexia, malabsorption, cachexia, and malnutrition, which are risk factors for bad surgical outcome and even may cause enhanced toxicity to chemo-radiotherapy. The role of nutritional therapies and the association between nutritional aspects and the outcome of patients who have undergone TP is described in some studies. The aim of this comprehensive review is to summarize the available recent evidence about the influence of nutritional factors in TP. Preoperative nutritional and metabolic assessment, but also intra-operative and post-operative nutritional therapies and their consequences, are analyzed in order to identify the aspects that can influence the outcome of patients undergoing TP. The results of this review show that preoperative nutritional status, sarcopenia, BMI and serum albumin are prognostic factors both in TP for pancreatic cancer to support chemotherapy, prevent recurrence and prolong survival, and in TP with islet auto-transplantation for chronic pancreatitis to improve postoperative glycemic control and obtain better outcomes. When it is possible, enteral nutrition is always preferable to parenteral nutrition, with the aim to prevent or reduce cachexia. Nowadays, the nutritional consequences of TP, including diabetes control, are improved and become more manageable.

scholarly journals Osteomyelitis of the Patella in a 10-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Sperl ◽  
Michael Novak ◽  
Daniela Sperl ◽  
Martin Svehlik ◽  
Georg Singer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Female Patient ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Long Bones ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Present Case Report ◽  
Variable Clinical Presentation

The incidence of osteomyelitis constantly declines. While the disease most commonly affects the long bones, involvement of the patella is rarely seen. Due to this rarity and the variable clinical presentation, diagnosis is often delayed. The present case report describes a 10-year-old female patient with a delayed diagnosis of patella osteomyelitis. The diagnostic procedures and the treatment regimen are described. Additionally, a detailed literature review of the available publications reporting osteomyelitis of the patella in children is presented.

scholarly journals Peripheral neuropathy in COVID-19 is due to immune-mechanisms, pre-existing risk factors, anti-viral drugs, or bedding in the Intensive Care Unit

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josef FINSTERER ◽  
Fulvio Alexandre SCORZA ◽  
Carla Alessandra SCORZA ◽  
Ana Claudia FIORINI
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Peripheral Nerves ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathies ◽  
Immune Mechanisms

ABSTRACT Background: This mini-review aims to summarize and discuss previous and recent advances in the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of SARS-CoV-2-associated peripheral neuropathies. Methods: Literature review. Results: Altogether, 105 articles about SARS-CoV-2-associated neuropathy describing 261 patients were retrieved. Peripheral neuropathy in patients with COVID-19 is frequent and predominantly due to immune mechanisms or neurotoxic side effects of drugs used to treat the symptoms of COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, due to the compression of peripheral nerves resulting from prolonged bedding in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and pre-existing risk factors such as diabetes. SARS-CoV-2 does not cause viral neuropathy. Neurotoxic drugs such as daptomycin, linezolid, lopinavir, ritonavir, hydro-chloroquine, cisatracurium, clindamycin, and glucocorticoids should be administered with caution and patients should be appropriately bedded in the ICU to prevent SARS-CoV-2-associated neuropathy. Patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) benefit from immunoglobulins, plasma exchange, and steroids. Conclusions: Neuropathies of peripheral nerves in patients with COVID-19 are frequent and mostly result from immune mechanisms or neurotoxic side effects of drugs used to treat the symptoms of COVID-19 and, to a lesser extent, from the compression of peripheral nerves due to prolonged bedding on the ICU. SARS-CoV-2 does not cause infectious neuropathy.

scholarly journals Heterotopic Ossification of the Elbow: A Literature Review

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Sohail Qazi ◽  
John Reynolds ◽  
Hesham Abdelfattah ◽  
Joseph Thoder
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Bone Formation ◽  
Heterotopic Ossification ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Postoperative Radiotherapy ◽  
High Risk Patient ◽  
Ectopic Bone Formation ◽  
Fracture Dislocation ◽  
Ectopic Bone

Background: Aberrant ectopic bone formation of the elbow is a common clinical presentation after neurologic, burn, and traumatic injuries to the joint. This represents a significant source of patient burden, delayed recovery times and increased medical costs. Although there is an abundance of literature on heterotopic ossification (HO) of the hip, there is little literature on HO of the elbow in comparison. Aims: This literature review seeks to summarize consensus regarding the appropriate system of classification, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, risk factors, and prophylactic treatment options associated with HO formation of the elbow. Clinicians may utilize this information to identify high risk patient populations for potential prophylactic therapy to prevent the occurrence/complications of HO at the elbow. Methods: A PubMed literature review was conducted using combinations of the key words “heterotopic ossification,” “elbow,” and “fracture/dislocation.” All study types were considered and relevant articles were utilized for this review. Results: Higher levels of injury, severe neurologic and burn injuries, delay to surgery, delay in fixation/stabilization of the elbow, multiple surgical treatments, and genetics were correlated with ectopic bone formation. Single dose pre/postoperative radiotherapy with 700cGy or preoperative NSAID regiments were found to be the main prophylactic treatments.  Conclusion: Clinicians must consider the HO risk profile of their patients as well as the risk factors of treatment before deciding on prophylactic options. Surgical resection is reserved for the most severe cases.

A Comprehensive Literature Review on Cheating

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 24-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aditya Simha ◽  
John B. Cullen
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review

This article provides a comprehensive review of the literature on academic dishonesty and cheating. The different kinds of cheating behaviors and the factors associated with them are delineated and described. Suggestions are provided on how to take corrective and proactive decisions to control and thereby reduce academic dishonesty and cheating.

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