Abstract：
:Spasmodic torticollis (ST) is a puzzling movement disorder, characterized by involuntary tonic or clonic contractions of various neck muscles. From time to time, psychogenic, extrapyramidal and neuroperipheral origins have been postulated and reflecting the variety of theories proposed, as many different treatments have been attempted, none of which has shown absolute effectiveness. Surgery of ST classically includes destructive procedures such as myotomies, stereotactically placed lesions, rhizotomies and neurectomies. The recent application of the concept of "neurovascular conflict" to ST induced several authors to perform microvascular decompression (MVD) in these patients, with encouraging and in some cases long-lasting results. Our case report joins this group. From the analysis of pertinent literature we conclude that: a. Spasmodic torticollis is probably a collection of separate clinical entities; b. Even in the so-called "ST of neuroperipheral origin" some coexising central factor must be admitted; c. Neurovascular compression underlies at least some cases of ST. Historical, anatomical, physiopathological and clinical aspects of ST are extensively discussed.
journal_name
J Neurosurg Scijournal_title
Journal of neurosurgical sciencesauthors
Brunori A,Greco R,Bruni P,Delitala A,Chiappetta Fsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1996-03-01 00:00:00pages
43-51issue
1eissn
0390-5616issn
1827-1855journal_volume
40pub_type
杂志文章,评审abstract：:The authors describe a rare case of a primary central nervous system lymphoma of the cerebellopontine angle, extending into the right cavernous sinus and orbit. The patient presented with multiple right sided cranial nerve palsies and rapidly progressive proptosis and ophthalmoplegia of the right eye. Imaging revealed...
journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：INTRODUCTION:The choice of heterologous materials for cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy is still difficult. The aim of this study is to examine the association between material of choice and related complications to suggest the best treatment option. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:A systematic review was performed fo...
journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.19.04779-9
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The filum terminale is an exceptional location for isolated hemangioblastoma. Only five cases are reported in literature, prior to the magnetic resonance imaging era. A 57-year-old man was referred to our Department with a prolonged history of progressive back pain, particularly severe when recumbent, and recurrent un...
journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The authors report a case of intracranial tumor in a 60 year female, previously asymptomatic presenting with altered sensorium following a road traffic accident. Imaging showed a small left frontotemporal contusion along with a large right frontoparietal extra axial mass lesion suggestive of a meningioma. Patient impr...
journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.20.05086-9
更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.16.03336-1
更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.17.04083-8
更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.16.03230-6
更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.18.04382-5
更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.18.04172-3
更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1975-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：
更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.21.05178-X
更新日期：2021-01-22 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.23736/S0390-5616.18.04167-X
更新日期：2018-01-04 00:00:00
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journal_title：Journal of neurosurgical sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：
更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00
