Methotrexate-induced chemical meningitis in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma.

abstract：:We describe a case of pediatric neuromyelitis optica (NMO) with muscle and lung involvement in addition to central nervous system disease. Our patient initially presented with features of area postrema syndrome, then subsequently with optic neuritis. The patient also had recurrent hyperCKemia that responded to cortico...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Langille MM,Desai J

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:The guideline recommended dose of intravenous (i.v) recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator (rt-PA) for acute ischemic stroke is 0.9 mg/kg in the European and American populations. In Asiatic population, some studies have shown that a lower dose of i.v rt-PA is equally efficacious. AIMS:To assess if ther...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Abraham SV,Thaha F,Krishnan SV,Shajan A,Balakrishnan JM,Palatty BU

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wasp and bee sting are commonly encountered worldwide. Local reactions are more common, generally are self-limiting and settle within a few hours. Multiple stings can lead to various clinical manifestations like vomiting, diarrhea, dyspnea, generalized edema, hypotension, syncope, acute renal failure, and even death. ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Wani M,Saleem S,Verma S,Yousuf I,Wani M,Asimi R,Daga RA,Shah I,Aejaz

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leigh syndrome (LS) is a heterogeneous familial or sporadic neurodegenerative disorder. It is typically seen in infancy or childhood, although rare cases of adult onset have been described. The authors describe a 37-year-old woman who presented with protracted gastrointestinal symptoms followed by acute brain stem syn...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Jabeen SA,Sandeep G,Mridula KR,Meena AK,Borgohain R,Sundaram C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Stress, anxiety, and depression are known to be associated with the development of neurodegenerative disorders through interactions with the underlying pathophysiology. We hypothesized that the presence of these symptoms contributes to cognitive disturbances and dementia in Parkinson's disease (PD). The pres...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Pal A,Pegwal N,Behari M,Sharma R

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The following article recommends guidelines for epilepsy surgery for India. This article reviews the indications, the various surgical options available and the outcome of surgery for drug resistant epilepsy based on current evidence. Epilepsy surgery is a well-established option for patients who have been diagnosed t...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Chandra PS,Tripathi M

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Takayasu's arteritis is a chronic, idiopathic, inflammatory disease primarily affecting aorta and its branches. It mainly affects young females in the age group of 10-30 years. Various atypical presentations of Takayasu's arteritis have been described in children. These atypical presentations can cause delayed diagnos...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Zaki SA,Chavan V,Shanbag P

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Vasculitic neuropathy can be either restricted to the peripheral nerves or associated with systemic involvement of other organs. The objective of this study was to analyze the nerve biopsies reported as "vasculitic neuropathy" with clinical features. Materials and Methods:All cases diagnosed with vasculitic ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Hui M,Meena AK,Rajasekhar L,Sireesha Y,Afshan J,Mridula R,Borgohain R,Uppin MS

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is the most effective treatment in large vessel occlusion (LVO). We have analyzed our initial experience of MT of 137 patients in anterior circulation (AC) and posterior circulation (PC) LVO using Solitaire stent retriever device. METHODS:Retrospective cohort analysis of 112 AC ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Singh RK,Chafale VA,Lalla RS,Panchal KC,Karapurkar AP,Khadilkar SV,Ojha PK,Godge Y,Singh RK,Benny R

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hyponatremia is a common electrolyte disorder encountered in patients of neurological disorders which is usually either due to inappropriate secretion of Antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) or cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSWS). We conducted this study in a tertiary care hospital to determine the incidence and...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Saleem S,Yousuf I,Gul A,Gupta S,Verma S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a small vessel vasculitis that is rare in adults. Here, we present a case of a woman who presented with palpable purpura, abdominal pain, arthritis and ischemic stroke. The patient met the diagnostic criteria of HSP. However, cerebrovascular disease is reported as an uncommon, yet fat...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ghosh K,Chatterjee A,Sau JT,Dey S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nummular headache (NH) is a newly categorized headache disorder characterized by a consistent clinicographics in each attack. Currently, it is considered as a primary headache disorder due to epicranial neuralgia but the pathomechanism is still unknown. We report a woman, whose recurrent NH subsided after trans-spheno...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Chui C,Chen WH,Yin HL

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this work was to assess the respiratory functions of ambulatory Duchenne patients and to propose an earlier time period for intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Lung functions and North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) scores of Duchenne patients were evaluated simultaneously. RESULTS:Thirty ambulatory...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ekici B,Ergül Y,Tatlı B,Bilir F,Binboğa F,Süleyman A,Tamay Z,Calışkan M,Güler N

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is paucity of reports on thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) from India. We report the patients with TPP and compare them with idiopathic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (IHPP). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Patients with hypokalemic periodic paralysis (HPP) treated during the past 11 years were evaluated retro...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Kalita J,Goyal G,Bhoi SK,Chandra S,Misra UK

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This cross-sectional case control study included subjects aged between 18 and 65 years with diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in Osserman's Stage I and Stage IIa and those in remission with positive and negative acetylcholine receptor antibody (AChRAb). They were evaluated for heart rate variability (HRV) and other ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Puneeth CS,Chandra SR,Yadav R,Sathyaprabha TN,Chandran S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Serotonin syndrome (SS) is a drug-induced clinical syndrome that results from the excess intrasynaptic concentration of serotonin. Prospective observations are limited for SS. Methods:We prospectively recruited 45 consecutive adult patients (>18 years) fulfilling the Hunter's criteria for SS. All patients...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Prakash S,Rathore C,Rana KK,Dave A,Joshi H,Patel J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by sustained or intermittent muscle contractions causing abnormal, often repetitive movements, postures, or both. Dystonic movements are typically patterned, associated with twisting of body parts, and may have tremulousness. Dystonia is usually initiated or worsened by vo...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ray S,Pal PK,Yadav R

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Stroke results in significant caregiver burden and strain. Objective:The main objectives of this study is to assess the burden and its consequences in caregivers of stroke patients and to determine the associated factors to caregivers' burden. Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted over 1 year on 70...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Mandowara B,Patel AN,Amin AA,Phatak A,Desai S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meige's syndrome is characterized by blepharospasm and oromandibular dystonia. It has been reported as a complication of typical antipsychotics. To the best of our knowledge, case of olanzapine-induced tardive Meige's syndrome has not been reported in the literature. We we are reporting report a case of Meige's syndro...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Aggarwal A,Jain M,Khandelwal A,Jiloha RC

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the first steps toward the correct diagnosis of dementia is to segregate out the nondegenerative dementias from possible degenerative dementias. Nondegenerative dementias could be due to traumatic, endocrine, metabolic, nutritional, toxic, infective, and immunological causes. They could also be caused by tumors...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ghosh A

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:In Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS), worsening of weakness or disability after initial period of recovery or stabilization is described as treatment-related fluctuations (TRF). Aim:This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics and outcome of six patients with GBS and TRF. Patients and Methods:Six...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Ramakrishnan S,Mustare V,Philip M,Thennarasu K,Periyavan S

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is an immune-mediated inflammatory demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system with a predilection for the optic nerves and the spinal cord. Immunopathological evidence suggests that the target antigen of the disease is aquaporin-4. An IgG antibody against this protein has...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Unni N,Barhate K,Ahmad N,Ganeshan M,Singhal B

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic relapsing inflammatory optic neuropathy (CRION) is a recently described recurrent optic neuropathy which is steroid responsive. Several features distinguish this entity from optic neuritis associated with demyelinating disorders and connective tissue diseases. The severe degree of visual loss, persistence of p...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Saini M,Khurana D

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute inflammatory polyneuropathy commonly characterized by rapidly progressive, symmetric weakness and areflexia. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We retrospectively assessed the clinical manifestations, results of electrodiagnostic tests, functional status and prognosis of 36 chil...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Akbayram S,Doğan M,Akgün C,Peker E,Sayιn R,Aktar F,Bektaş MS,Caksen H

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The global workspace of consciousness was proposed in its elementary framework by Baars, in 1982. Since the time of inception, there have been many speculations and modifications of this theory, but the central theme has remained the same, which refers to the global availability of information in the brain. However, t...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Prakash R,Prakash O,Prakash S,Abhishek P,Gandotra S

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tension type headaches are common in clinical practice. Earlier known by various names, the diagnosis has had psychological connotations. Recent evidence has helped clarify the neurobiological basis and the disorder is increasingly considered more in the preview of neurologists. The classification, clinical features, ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Chowdhury D

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a young patient of acute transverse myelitis (ATM) who developed true lower motor neuron (LMN) type flaccid paraplegia as a result of anterior horn cell damage in the region of cord inflammation that extended from conus upwards up to the D4 transverse level. We infer that flaccidity in acute phase of ATM i...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Pradhan S,Kumar A

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Meningitis and meningoencephalitis account for the majority of central nervous system infections by Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). Macroscopic listerial brain abscess is a rare infection. Early recognition of Listeria brain abscesses represents a major diagnostic challenge. Mortality from Listeria brain abscesses is hig...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Flores-Perez RO,Villarreal-Villarreal CD,Garza JAC,Galarza-Delgado DA

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Migraine is a chronic and disabling disorder. Treatment of migraine often comprises of symptomatic (abortive) and preventive (prophylactic) treatment. The current drugs used in migraine prophylaxis include antidepressant drugs (Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, Tricyclic antidepressants), and anti-epileptic dru...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Sadeghian H,Motiei-Langroudi R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress has been implicated in various disorders including epilepsy. We studied the antioxidant status in patients with epilepsy and aimed at determining whether there was any difference in the antioxidant levels between patients and controls, patients who are not on antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), and ...

journal_title：Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology

authors： Menon B,Ramalingam K,Kumar RV

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00