Primary germinoma of the brain. Immunocytochemical demonstration of tumour cells in the cerebrospinal fluid.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The annual hemorrhage rate of intracranial cavernous malformation (CM) is reported to range from 0.23% to 1.1%. Because of the low hemorrhage rate, operating on a deep symptomatic lesion with or without hemorrhage is considered controversial. For the prevention of hemorrhage, radiosurgery is an alternative m...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Huang YC,Tseng CK,Chang CN,Wei KC,Liao CC,Hsu PW

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study aims to observe the clinical efficacy and feasibility of improved X-rays-guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation denervation for treating low back pain secondary to lumbar facet joint syndrome (LFJS). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Eighty LFJS patients were randomly assigned into two groups: the denervatio...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Zhou Q,Zhou F,Wang L,Liu K

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD) is the most frequent paraneoplastic syndrome affecting the brain. Until now, anti-Tr associated PCD was only seen in patients with Hodgkin's disease. We report a male patient who presented with a progressive ataxia, affecting predominantly the lower limbs and a cerebellar d...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Bruylant K,Crols R,Humbel RL,Appel B,De Deyn PP

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of invasive neuromonitoring, long-time microdialysis was performed in a 32-year-old patient suffering from meningoencephalitis. Cerebral magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed marked global brain oedema. An intracranial pressure (ICP) probe, brain tissue oxygen pressure measurement (pTiO(2)), and intraparen...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Gliemroth J,Bahlmann L,Klaus S,Klöhn A,Arnold H

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ipilimumab is an immunomodulating drug for use in treatment of unresectable or metastatic melanoma with autoimmune lymphocytic hypophysitis as a reported complication. We describe three recent cases of ipilimumab associated autoimmune hypophysitis (IAH) at our institution, and provide a selected literature review show...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Chodakiewitz Y,Brown S,Boxerman JL,Brody JM,Rogg JM

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinicopathological features of a lipomatous meningioma of the falx cerebri with an unusual histological pattern are presented. ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Mariniello G,Spaziante R,Del Basso De Caro ML,de Divitiis E

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Primary malignant brain tumors are relatively uncommon, and their incidence and survival rates have seldom been reported. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We identified all patients with malignant brain tumors in Taiwan between 1997 and 2012 using the National Health Insurance database. We estimated the stratified incid...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Lin YJ,Chiu HY,Chiou MJ,Huang YC,Wei KC,Kuo CF,Hsu JT,Chen PY

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:(1) To review the patient profile, management outcome and prognostic factors of brain abscess; (2) To compare the neurological outcome of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC)-related brain abscess with non-NPC related brain abscess. METHOD:Retrospective review of consecutive patients diagnosed (radiologically and...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Tam MH,Wong GK,Ip M,Kam MK,Abrigo JM,Zhu XL,Poon WS

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare clinical evaluation, electrophysiological investigation and magnetic resonance findings in assessing the severity of idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Seventy-four patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome were prospectively recruited. Clinical evaluation included sympt...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Martins RS,Siqueira MG,Simplício H,Agapito D,Medeiros M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) is a condition that is frequently seen in the neurological and neurosurgical practice. Surgical treatment is overall preferred; however, conservative treatment is also an option. Both surgical and conservative treatment of CSDH vary across neurosurgeons. The aim of the present...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Laldjising ERA,Cornelissen FMG,Gadjradj PS

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Behcet's disease (BD) is a rare condition, more commonly seen in Turkey, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and the Far Eastern countries. It is a multifaced disease involving the central nervous system (CNS), skin, joints, intestines and blood vessels. CNS involvement occurs in 10-25% of the patients with BD. We rep...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Ho CL,Deruytter MJ

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of fibrin glue to fix heterologous bone dowels in the recipient site in Cloward's procedure for cervical spondylotic myelopathy is described. The procedure ensures immediate and satisfactory spinal stability without need for any postoperative contention device. It has been successful in 18 patients with 26 int...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Fortuna A,Palatinsky E,Di Lorenzo N

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Cerebrospinal fluid leaks are a frequent complication of spinal surgery, with reported rates between 2 and 20%. Management is highly variable and dependent on comorbidities, complexity of the index procedure, and surgeons' experience. Treatment options include primary or delayed repair, with or without spina...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Woodroffe RW,Nourski KV,Helland LC,Walsh B,Noeller J,Kerezoudis P,Hitchon PW

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 19-year-old, immunologically healthy man suffered from prolonged and intermittent high fever, left parotitis, systemic lymph node swelling, progressive liver dysfunction and leukocytopenia. 11 days after the fever onset, consciousness disturbance and generalized convulsion occurred. By the administration of gamma-gl...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Yazawa S,Kawasaki S,Fujimoto C,Ohi T

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to retrospectively examine 36 cases of bilateral cervical facet dislocations (BCFD) of the lower cervical spine who were at risk for respiratory deterioration. METHODS:The cases of 36 subjects with BCFD of the lower cervical spine who failed to achieve closed reduction were retrospectively ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Ye ZW,Yang SH,Chen BJ,Xiong LM,Xu JZ,He QY

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperphosphatemic tumoral calcinosis (HTC) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder manifested by pararticular calcification and hyperphosphatemia, caused by an elevated renal phosphate reabsorption threshold and elevated serum 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels. The disorder usually affects African-American subjects, but h...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Beck DA,Gray L,Lyles KW

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this case report, we present a patient with a low-grade holocord astrocytoma. Therapy and its consequences are discussed. ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Vles JS,Grubben CP,van Ooy A,Weil EH

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of a six month open-label study comparing the efficacy of controlled-release levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet CR-4 200 mg/50 mg) with standard levodopa/carbidopa (250 mg/25 mg) in 17 patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease and severe response fluctuations, are reported. Major clinical benefits included; im...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Deleu D,Jacques M,Michotte Y,Ebinger G

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:When physicians encounter patients with headache or facial pain (preeruptive pain) associated with acute herpes zoster of the head, especially before the appearance of characteristic skin eruptions (preeruptive phase), they typically find it difficult to make clinical impressions and apply appropriate diagno...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Lee HL,Yeo M,Choi GH,Lee JY,Kim JS,Shin DI,Lee SS,Lee SH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intracranial xanthogranulomas (XG) are a rare benign histiocytic neoplasm and most often within the choroid. The majority are asymptomatic and are found incidentally on imaging or post-mortem examination or autopsy. We present a case of symptomatic XG in a pregnant patient who underwent a delayed transcortical, transv...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Mathkour M,Michael A,Scullen T,Carsky K,Hage M,Werner C,Carr C,Keen JR,Ware ML

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the impact of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents on the severity and outcome of spontaneous non-traumatic intra-cerebral hemorrhage (ICH). To evaluate associations between reversal of anticoagulation and mortality/morbidity in these patients. METHODS:Data was collected on a consecutive cohort ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Stead LG,Jain A,Bellolio MF,Odufuye AO,Dhillon RK,Manivannan V,Gilmore RM,Rabinstein AA,Chandra R,Serrano LA,Yerragondu N,Palamari B,Decker WW

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is increasing evidence that cerebral microangiopathy reduces number of brain metastases. Aim of this study was to analyse if vascular risk factors (arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, and hypercholesterolemia) or the presence of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) can have an imp...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Nagel S,Berk BA,Kortmann RD,Hoffmann KT,Seidel C

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) has gradually gained acceptance as an objective equivalent of the complaint of sleepiness. The history of this test and questions considering the validity of the MSLT in different situations are discussed. ...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Lammers GJ,van Dijk JG

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, neurosurgical practice is confronted by an explosion of technology. Rapid advances in neurosurgical knowledge and technology are putting increased pressure on neurosurgeons to process huge quantities of information, with requirements for continuous learning and updating scientific knowledge and skills whic...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Kanat A,Epstein CR

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a real-time, feasible technique. Both intraoperatively and bedside, it satisfies the need for serial assessment and easy performability. Initially employed in neuro-oncology, it has recently overcome this first application. We aimed to evaluate the literature and give a comprehen...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Della Pepa GM,Menna G,Ius T,Di Bonaventura R,Altieri R,Marchese E,Olivi A,Sabatino G,La Rocca G

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is an uncommon malignant tumor. During the past decade, endoscopic approaches have been gradually applied in treating skull base tumors. However, the experience in using this approach to treat ENB is still limited. Kadish staging and Dulguerov staging are common methods used for EN...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Feng L,Fang J,Zhang L,Li H,Zhou B,Chen X,Li Y,Han D

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Vascular cognitive impairment associated with small vessel disease (sVCI) may manifest as both cognitive and motor dysfunctions. However, few instruments exist for systematically assessing motor symptoms in sVCI, even though many neuropsychological tests exist to evaluate cognitive function. We developed a ne...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Kim SH,Seo SW,Go SM,Chin J,Lee BH,Lee JH,Han SH,Na DL

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess the feasibility of cement-augmented fenestrated pedicle screw for patients with spondylolisthesis with osteoporotic spine. PATIENTS AND METHODS:From January 2014 to March 2018, a retrospective study of 88 patients with spondylolisthesis and osteoporosis treated with minimally invasive transforamin...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Wang W,Liu C,Li J,Li H,Wu J,Liu H,Li C,Zhou Y

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide stroke incidence seems to decrease in high income countries but to largely increase in low and middle countries. The mean age of stroke onset also seems to be gradually increasing in many developed countries, which is consistent with the third epidemiological transition in the world, being characterized by a...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Shiue I

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carcinoid tumors are rare, slow-growing neuroendocrine tumors that most frequently arise from the gastrointestinal tract or the lungs. Common sites of carcinoid metastases include lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and bone, with rare metastasis to the spine. We report three patients who presented with spinal cord c...

journal_title：Clinical neurology and neurosurgery

authors： Arnold PM,Floyd HE,Anderson KK,Newell KL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00