Primary intramedullary spinal cord germinoma: diagnostic challenge and treatment strategy.

abstract：:Moyamoya disease can be associated with a rapidly progressive course in young patients. This report describes a patient with moyamoya disease who experienced rapid disease progression, resulting in cerebral infarction and a wide area of diminished cerebral perfusion. Double superficial temporal artery (STA)-middle cer...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Yokosawa M,Hayashi T,Shirane R,Tominaga T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old male presented with a recurrent solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) arising from the falx cerebri with intraventricular extension manifesting as nausea and vomiting. Magnetic resonance imaging showed the heterogeneously enhanced tumor in the falx, which extended to the bilateral lateral ventricles and the third...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Teranishi K,Yamamoto T,Nakao Y,Osada H,Wada R,Mori K

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the specific thyroid condition and thyroid autoantibodies in adult moyamoya disease (MMD) according to clinical presentation (ischemia vs. hemorrhage stroke). In addition, a meta-analysis was performed to reveal the association between adult MMD and elevated thyroid function, o...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Ahn JH,Jeon JP,Kim JE,Ha EJ,Cho WS,Park YJ,Cho NH,Choi HS,Kang HS,Son YJ,Bang JS,Oh CW

更新日期：2018-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal epidural cavernous hemangiomas are very rare; only 18 cases have been reported in the literature. The authors describe the case of a 38-year-old male whose first symptom was numbness of the foot, which, after 2 years, spread to the abdomen. On admission, he had no weakness but exhibited hyper-reflex of the lowe...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Kurose K,Kishi H,Sadatoh T

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 6-year-old boy presented with a cerebellar medulloblastoma. Radical removal of the tumor and postoperative irradiation achieved complete remission. However, a metastatic tumor in the frontal lobe developed 2 years later. Radical removal and postoperative chemotherapy achieved partial remission, but he died of multip...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Kadota Y,Arai H,Sato K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral arterial dissection is defined as a hematoma in the wall of a cervical or an intracranial artery. Cerebral arterial dissection causes arterial stenosis, occlusion, and aneurysm, resulting in acute infarction and hemorrhage. Image analysis by such methods as conventional angiography, computed tomography, magne...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Kanoto M,Hosoya T

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:An 11-year-old boy presented with medulloblastoma occurring in the cerebellar vermis. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed numerous cysts and calcifications in the tumor. The tumor was subtotally removed and cellular synchronization radiation therapy given. He was discharged without neurological...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Tsunoda S,Kurokawa S,Sakaki T,Yabuno T,Tsuzuki T,Kawaguchi S,Kiriishi R,Morimoto T

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of pituitary apoplexy causing pituitary hemorrhage with extension into the third ventricle is reported. The patient was a 73-year-old, obese female admitted with sudden onset of vomiting and impaired consciousness. Neurological examination revealed that she was stuporous, with marked neck stiffness and a dilate...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Takasugi N,Doi A

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical strategies and methods used to treat dumbbell-shaped tumors located in the lumbar-foraminal region are controversial. Although a total facetectomy and combined intra- and extraspinal canal approach provide a wide operative field, facet fusion is required, which can be rather invasive. Here, we report a su...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Ngerageza JG,Ito K,Aoyama T,Murata T,Horiuchi T,Hongo K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present detailed radiological study investigated the relationship between petroclival meningiomas and petrosal veins with contrast-enhanced (CE) principles of echo-shifting with a train of observations (PRESTO) imaging to assess the potential contribution of the findings to the surgical strategy. Fourteen patients...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Morisako H,Goto T,Chokyu I,Ishibashi K,Ohata K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four patients presented with rare spinal subdural hematoma (SDH) occurring after intracranial aneurysm surgery and manifesting as postoperative back pain. Magnetic resonance imaging performed from 4 to 11 days after the operation showed acute or subacute thoracolumbar SDH. No patient had risk factors for bleeding at t...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Kim MS,Lee CH,Lee SJ,Rhee JJ

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old woman presented with multiple neurenteric cysts in the posterior fossa and spinal canal. Neuroimaging demonstrated neurenteric cysts in the interspace between the left cerebellar hemisphere and vermis, the lateral side of the right cerebellar hemisphere, and the ventral side of the spinal cord at the C-2...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Oyama H,Ikeda A,Inoue S,Nakamura S,Nishimura Y,Shibuya M

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 70-year-old woman with a history of end-stage renal disease secondary to anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibody-associated vasculitis had been receiving hemodialysis for 5 years. The patient underwent attempted right internal jugular vein cannulation for temporary hemodialysis catheter placement. Pulsating mass de...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Ohta T,Maekawa H,Kasuno K,Tsukamoto T,Muso E,Ishikawa M

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A radiation-induced cerebellar glioma is extremely rare, and the etiology of such a tumor is unknown. We report a rare case of hemorrhagic cerebellar anaplastic glioma occurring 12 years after prophylactic cranial radiotherapy for acute lymphocytic leukemia. We discuss the etiologies of the radiation-induced hemorrhag...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Miyazawa T,Aida S,Shima K

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional digital subtraction angiography (DSA) identified a right carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF). Three-dimensional DSA (3D-DSA) was used to evaluate the CCF before treatment. The 3D-DSA images showed the anatomical relationship of the parent artery and the veins, which was difficult to understand on conventional...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Ishida F,Kojima T,Kawaguchi K,Hoshino T,Murao K,Taki W

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A neonate with hydrocephalus associated with Dandy-Walker malformation was successfully treated with an endoscopic placement of a transaqueductal ventricular single catheter. The modified catheter was provided with additional fenestration on its proximal side to allow simultaneous drainage from both the supra- and inf...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Morigaki R,Pooh KH,Nakagawa Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Large numbers of T lymphocytes were successfully cultured for use in adoptive immunotherapy using immobilized anti-CD3 antibody. This method allows more than 1.5 x 10(10) T lymphocytes to be cultured within 2 weeks from only 20 ml of blood. Proliferated T lymphocytes were less cytotoxic than lymphokine-activated kille...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Yamazaki T,Sekine T

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A subgroup analysis of puncture site-related complications listed in the Japanese Registry of NeuroEndovascular Therapy 3, based on retrospective studies, was performed. Puncture site-related complications occurred in 315 (0.73%, average age: 65.2) of 36,708 patients out of all 43,303 registered cases. Carotid artery ...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Sato M,Matsumaru Y,Sakai N,JR-NET study group affiliations.

更新日期：2020-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of approaches have been proposed for the treatment of intracavernous giant aneurysms. In the present study, we have analyzed long-term surgical outcome of 27 consecutive cases of our experience. All the cases were unruptured and symptomatic, showing symptoms such as extraocular movement disorder or visual dis...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Date I,Ohmoto T

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A dissecting aneurysm of the vertebral artery occurred in a 38-year-old male presenting with ischemic attacks. Vertebral angiography revealed irregular narrowing and dilatation of the right vertebral artery, and retention of the contrast medium. Routine T1-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) imaging demonstrated signal v...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Hamada J,Sato K,Nagahiro S,Ushio Y

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic spinal cord herniation is a rare disease, and surgical treatment is recommended for patients with motor deficits or progressive neurological symptoms. Surgery is performed to release and reposition the tethered spinal cord. In terms of repositioning and prevention of reherniation, various procedures have be...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Akutsu H,Takada T,Nakai K,Tsuda K,Sakane M,Aita I,Matsumura A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coagulation factors were studied in 30 fluids aspirated from 25 patients with chronic subdural hematoma. Compared with the normal range for plasma, the hematoma fluids demonstrated a marked reduction in factors II, V, VII, VIII, and X, moderate reduction of factors IX and XI, and slight reduction of XII. Factor VII an...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Kawakami Y,Tanimoto T,Shimamura Y

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 68-year-old male presented with progressive quadriparesis. Twelve years previously he had undergone anterior decompression with bone grafting for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament associated with spinal trauma. Radiological examination showed ossification of the transverse ligament of the ...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Hayashi T,Hirose Y,Sagoh M,Murakami H

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients with anterior clinoid meningiomas (mean age 48 years) were surgically treated. There was a slight female predominance. Headache and visual impairment were the commonest clinical symptoms at presentation. The patients were classified on the basis of extent of the visual impairment, size of the tumor, and...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Goel A,Gupta S,Desai K

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 32-year-old man presented with a rare case of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) associated with dural sinus thrombosis (DST) manifesting as severe postural headache which was relieved by lying down. Initial cerebrospinal fluid pressure was low. He was treated with hydration and rest under a diagnosis of SIH...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Takeuchi S,Takasato Y,Masaoka H,Hayakawa T,Otani N,Yoshino Y,Yatsushige H

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of isolated cerebral varix of the left deep sylvian vein was discovered incidentally in an 11-year-old boy by computed tomographic scanning, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, and cerebral angiography. MR imaging was most useful in diagnosis of cerebral varix. Review of 21 similar reported cases shows no sig...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Shibata Y,Hyodo A,Tsuboi K,Yoshii Y,Nose T

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 23-year-old female developed a massive hemorrhage in the left frontal lobe from a ruptured aneurysm on a distal branch of the left anterior cerebral artery. The aneurysm was associated with an astrocytoma. The histopathological findings suggested that the aneurysm may have been due to the destruction of the arterial...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Kadota Y,Hatashita S,Sakakibara T,Takagi S

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 59-year-old man presented with acute onset of visual loss in his right eye. He was treated under a diagnosis of retinal artery thrombosis. Ultrasonography revealed obstruction of the ipsilateral internal carotid artery (ICA). He had no risk factor for stroke and he denied any history of trauma. Follow-up ultrasonogr...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Akiyama Y,Tanaka M,Hayashi J,Fujimoto M,Harada K,Nakahara I,Taniwaki Y

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 17-year-old male presented with morning headache and double vision. Neuroimaging revealed a lobulated enhanced mass lesion with a blurred margin and remarkable peritumoral edema, and high uptake of methionine. The gray, soft, well-circumscribed mass was grossly totally resected. Histological examination showed the t...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Kaji M,Takeshima H,Nakazato Y,Kuratsu J

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 59-year-old male had suffered near-syncopal episodes for more than one year that occurred immediately on turning his head to the left. Cerebral magnetic resonance (MR) imaging did not detect any contributing lesions with well-developed posterior communicating arteries. Dynamic radiography of the cervical spine showe...

journal_title：Neurologia medico-chirurgica

authors： Tsutsumi S,Ito M,Yasumoto Y

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00