Detection of small trigeminal neurinomas

1976 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 568-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Levinthal ◽  
John R. Bentson
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Puncture ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Tumor Removal ◽  
Operative Morbidity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brain Scan ◽  
Trigeminal Neurinoma ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Fine Print

✓ Four cases of trigeminal neurinoma are reviewed with particular attention to clinical signs and symptoms, lumbar puncture, electroencephalogram, brain scan, plain skull and tomographic radiographs, and angiographic and pneumoencephalographic findings. Pneumoencephalography, with special tomographic projections to identify various portions of the trigeminal nerve, delineated the tumor in all cases. Tumor removal was complete in three patients and nearly complete in the fourth. There was no operative morbidity or mortality.

Craniopharyngioma in adults and children: a study of 122 surgical cases

2002 ◽  
Vol 97 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rémy Van Effenterre ◽  
Anne-Laure Boch
Keyword(s):  
Patient Survival ◽  
Postoperative Radiotherapy ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Recurrence Risk ◽  
Tumor Removal ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Fine Print

Object. This work is devoted to a 25-year retrospective study of 122 cases of craniopharyngiomas in adults and children treated and followed by the same neurosurgeon (R.V.E.). In this homogeneous series, the aim was total microsurgical removal of the tumor, without postoperative radiotherapy. Methods. The operation was performed via a frontopterional approach in 112 cases and a transsphenoidal approach in 10 cases. The tumor removal was considered total in 59%, subtotal in 29%, and partial in 12%. The surgical mortality rate was 2.5%. Even when tumor removal was not complete, radiotherapy was not systematically administered; it was reserved for cases of recurrence. The authors have studied clinical signs, operative characteristics, and ophthalmological, endocrinological, and functional outcomes, as well as recurrence risk and long-term patient survival. The mean follow-up period was 7 years. The functional results in these patients were excellent in 85%, good in 9%, fair in 5% (usually because of ophthalmological sequelae), and poor in 1%. Tumors recurred in 29 patients, but the salvage treatment, by operation or radiotherapy, was successful in 83%. The actuarial patient survival rate was 92% after 5 years and 85% after 10 years. Conclusions. These results compared favorably with the data reported in the literature, suggesting that radical surgery of craniopharyngiomas allows good outcome in terms of survival, full recovery, and quality of life for both adults and children.

Cylindroma in the region of the Gasserian ganglion

1971 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 427-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aldo Fortuna ◽  
Domenico Gambacorta
Keyword(s):  
Rare Case ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Gasserian Ganglion ◽  
Total Removal ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Trigeminal Neurinoma ◽  
Base Of The Skull ◽  
Fine Print

✓ A rare case of cylindroma of the region of the Gasserian ganglion is reported. Signs and symptoms simulated a trigeminal neurinoma. Total removal was attempted; however, even when it seems to have been feasible as in this case, it may not be so since what appears to be erosion of the base of the skull may in fact be infiltration.

Spinal epidural cavernous hemangiomas

1998 ◽  
Vol 88 (5) ◽  
pp. 903-908 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitris Zevgaridis ◽  
Andreas Büttner ◽  
Serge Weis ◽  
Christoph Hamburger ◽  
Hans-Jürgen Reulen
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Complete Surgical Excision ◽  
Imaging Characteristics ◽  
Cavernous Hemangiomas ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Spinal Epidural

✓ Epidural cavernous hemangiomas are increasingly identified as a cause of acute or chronic progressive spinal cord syndrome and local back pain or radiculopathy. The authors present three cases of spinal epidural cavernous hemangiomas manifesting as spinal cord syndrome, thoracic radiculopathy, and lumbar radiculopathy. Based on the imaging characteristics of these three cases and a review of the literature, the clinical signs and symptoms and their implications, the role of preoperative neuroradiological diagnosis, and the need for complete surgical resection are discussed. Epidural cavernous hemangiomas display consistent magnetic resonance imaging properties: T1-weighted images most commonly show a homogeneous signal intensity similar to those of spinal cord and muscle, and contrast enhancement is homogeneous or slightly heterogeneous. On T2-weighted images the signal of the lesion is consistently high and slightly less intense than that of cerebrospinal fluid. Frequently, the lesion is characterized by its extension through the intervertebral foramen. Awareness of these characteristics facilitates diagnosis and treatment of the lesions. Despite the risk of bleeding, in all three cases complete surgical excision was achieved.

Central nervous system atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumors of infancy and childhood: definition of an entity

1996 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucy Balian Rorke ◽  
Roger J. Packer ◽  
Jaclyn A. Biegel
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Smooth Muscle Actin ◽  
Germ Cell Tumors ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rhabdoid Cells ◽  
Atypical Teratoid ◽  
Fine Print

✓ Clinical and pathological features of 52 infants and children with atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATT/RhT) of the central nervous system are defined. This tumor is typically misdiagnosed as a primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET) primarily because 70% of ATT/RhTs contain fields indistinguishable from classic PNETs. Separation of these two tumor types is crucial because the prognosis for ATT/RhT is grim even when treatment includes surgery with or without radio- and/or chemotherapy. These tumors are most common in infants less than 2 years of age. The cases described in this study arose intracranially in all but one instance, although one-third had already spread throughout the subarachnoid space at presentation. Clinical signs and symptoms and radiological features do not distinguish ATT/RhTs from PNETs. The tumors are composed entirely (13%) or partly (77%) of rhabdoid cells. Seventy percent contain fields of typical PNET alone or in combination with mesenchymal and/or epithelial elements. The immunohistochemical profile is unique: epithelial membrane antigen, vimentin, and smooth-muscle actin are positive in the majority of tumors and markers for germ-cell tumors are consistently negative. Abnormalities of chromosome 22 distinguish ATT/RhTs from PNETs, which typically display an i(17q) abnormality.

Spinal cord involvement with Schistosoma mansoni

1972 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 494-498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allan Herskowitz
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Schistosoma Mansoni ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Pertinent Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms

✓ A case of Schistosoma mansoni involving the spinal cord is reported and the pertinent literature reviewed. The epidemiology, pathology, clinical signs and symptoms, and laboratory data that frequently occur in this disease are presented. Low back or leg pain associated with sphincter disturbance and eosinophilia in a patient from an endemic area should alert the physician to the diagnosis. Early institution of specific therapy and decompressive surgery are the major determinants for a favorable prognosis in this potentially curable neurological disease.

scholarly journals Dementia and Major Neurocognitive Disorders: Some Lessons Learned One Century after the first Alois Alzheimer’s Clinical Notes

Geriatrics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Donatella Rita Petretto ◽  
Gian Pietro Carrogu ◽  
Luca Gaviano ◽  
Lorenzo Pili ◽  
Roberto Pili
Keyword(s):  
Young Woman ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Neurocognitive Disorders ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Alzheimer Dementia ◽  
Clinical Notes ◽  
Alois Alzheimer ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms

Over 100 years ago, Alois Alzheimer presented the clinical signs and symptoms of what has been later called “Alzheimer Dementia” in a young woman whose name was Augustine Deter [...]

scholarly journals Correction to: Levoketoconazole improves clinical signs and symptoms and patient-reported outcomes in patients with Cushing’s syndrome

Pituitary ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eliza B. Geer ◽  
Roberto Salvatori ◽  
Atanaska Elenkova ◽  
Maria Fleseriu ◽  
Rosario Pivonello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cushing’S Syndrome ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cushing's Syndrome ◽  
Original Version ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Author Group ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms

The original version of the article unfortunately contained an error in the first name and the surname of one of the authors in the author group. The last author name was incorrectly published as ‘F. Pecori Giraldi’ and the corrected name is ‘Francesca Pecori Giraldi’ (First name: Francesca; Surname: Pecori Giraldi).

scholarly journals A 38-year demographic study of central and peripheral giant cell granulomas of the jaws

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 220-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadi Saghafi ◽  
Reza Zare-Mahmoodabadi ◽  
Narges Ghazi ◽  
Mohammad Zargari
Keyword(s):  
Giant Cell ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Age Distribution ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Posterior Maxilla ◽  
Frequent Site ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Anterior Mandible

Objective: The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze the demographic characteristics of patients with central giant cell granulomas (CGCGs) and peripheral giant cell granulomas (PGCGs) in Iranian population.Methods: The data were obtained from records of 1019 patients with CGCG and PGCG of the jaws referred to our department between 1972 and 2010. This 38-year retrospective study was based on existing data. Information regarding age distribution, gender, location of the lesion and clinical signs and symptoms was documented. Results: A total of 1019 patients were affected GCGLs including 435 CGCGs and 584 PGCGs during the study. The mean age was 28.91 ± 18.16. PGCGs and CGCGs had a peak of occurrence in the first and second decade of life respectively. A female predominance was shown in CGCG cases (57.70%), whereas PGCGs were more frequent in males (50.85%). Five hundred and ninety-eight cases of all giant cell lesions (58.7 %) occurred in the mandible. Posterior mandible was the most frequent site for both CGCG and PGCG cases. The second most common site for PGCG was posterior maxilla (21%), whereas anterior mandible was involved in CGCG (19.45%). The majority of patients were asymptomatic. Conclusions: In contrast to most of previous studies PGCGs occur more common in the first decade and also more frequently in male patients. Although the CGCGs share some histopathologic similarities with PGCGs, differences in demographic features may be observed in different populations which may help in the diagnosis and management of these lesions.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.15(2) 2016 p.220-223

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