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.

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.

Myelopathy due to epidural varicose veins of the cervicothoracic junction

1988 ◽  
Vol 69 (6) ◽  
pp. 940-941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Curtis A. Dickman ◽  
Joseph M. Zabramski ◽  
Volker K. H. Sonntag ◽  
Stephen Coons
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Varicose Veins ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Cervicothoracic Junction ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Spinal Epidural ◽  
Fine Print

✓ A 30-year-old man presented with a subacute course of myelopathic signs and symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated an epidural mass lesion of the spinal canal at the cervicothoracic junction causing compression of the spinal cord. Laminectomy with resection of this lesion revealed a large varix with acute and chronic thrombus. Postoperatively, an improvement in neurological function occurred. Spinal epidural varicosities have been reported as an etiological factor in lumbar and sacral radiculopathies. This is the first reported case of spinal cord compression in association with spinal epidural varices. The diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management of this disorder are presented.

scholarly journals Myoid Angioendothelioma of the Spleen - Case Report and Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikola Grubor ◽  
Igor Ignjatovic ◽  
Boris Tadic ◽  
Marjan Micev ◽  
Vladimir Milosavljevic ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Surgical Excision ◽  
Vascular Tumour ◽  
Biological Behaviour ◽  
Vascular Elements ◽  
Clinical Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Secondary Tumours

Abstract Myoid angioendothelioma (MA) represents an extremely rare nonhaematopoietic proliferation of the spleen. MA is a rare, benign, vascular tumour that consists of vascular elements and arranged stromal cells. Due to an absence of specific clinical signs and symptoms, MA is considered challenging to diagnose. Although the radiological presentation can indicate the vascular nature of the tumour, the diagnosis of MA is almost exclusively obtained from the use of histopathology after surgical excision and immunohistochemistry of the tissue. Due to its completely unclear biological behaviour and relationship with other primary and secondary tumours, the only effective therapy for MA is splenectomy and a regular postoperative follow-up. Herein, we report a case of a 26-year-old male patient with nonspecific abdominal pain and a radiologically detected tumour of the spleen who underwent a laparoscopic splenectomy. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical examinations confirmed a myoid angioendothelioma of the spleen.

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.

Cruciate paralysis: a clinical and radiographic analysis of injuries to the cervicomedullary junction

1990 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
pp. 850-858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Curtis A. Dickman ◽  
Mark N. Hadley ◽  
Conrad T. E. Pappas ◽  
Volker K. H. Sonntag ◽  
Fred H. Geisler
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Cervical Spinal Cord ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Lower Extremity Function ◽  
Rare Injury ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cervicomedullary Junction

✓ Fourteen patients with superior cervical spinal cord injuries and the clinical signs and symptoms of cruciate paralysis are presented. This rare injury pattern is characterized by weakness of the upper extremities with little or no compromise of lower-extremity function following trauma to the superior spinal cord. Anatomically, cruciate paralysis is thought to represent selective injury to descending corticospinal tracts as they decussate at the cervicomedullary junction. The clinical and radiographic findings of each patient are outlined and the incidence and natural history of the injury syndrome, including a review of the literature, are presented.

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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