[Can EEG contribute to the diagnosis of bilateral thrombosis of the carotid artery? (author's transl)].

abstract：:This study investigates symptom relief in patients whose hemifacial spasms (HFS) were completely relieved following microvascular decompression (MVD). Patients with HFS who were operated on from January 2007 to May 2011, at our department, were studied. The medical records and operation videos of each patient were rev...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Dai Y,Ni H,Xu W,Lu T,Liang W

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of the analgesic effect after a single application of the capsaicin 8 % cutaneous patch (Qutenza™) in 37 patients suffering from painful, distal symmetric polyneuropathy (PNP) for an average of 5 years. Patients ranged from 40 to 78 years of age and 22 subjects were HIV-positive. Patients were observed 4 we...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Raber JM,Reichelt D,Grüneberg-Oelker U,Philipp K,Stubbe-Dräger B,Husstedt IW

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study of neurotransmitter release has been performed on human brain biopsies obtained during the course of a therapeutic neurosurgical procedure. The electrically evoked-release of 3H-dopamine and 3H-acetylcholine was studied on slices from the thalamus of two parkinsonian and two non-parkinsonian subjects. Electric...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Malais P,Waltregny A,Maula A,Dresse A

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a severe neurodegenerative disease still lacking of alleviating treatments for either cognitive or motor disturbances. Aimed at widening the spectrum of therapeutic options, here, we describe efficacy and safety of a long-term treatment with Rotigotine, a non-ergolinic dopamine ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Schirinzi T,Pisani V,Imbriani P,Di Lazzaro G,Scalise S,Pisani A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After a review of current concepts about post-traumatic mutism, the authors describe five patients with this unusual symptom. The study extends on a long follow-up period. Differential diagnosis and possible neurological and psychopathological factors are discussed. Analysis of their personal observations leads the au...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： de Mol J,Deleval J

更新日期：1979-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psychiatric comorbidity in patients with headache contributes to poorer prognosis, chronification of disease, poor response to treatment, increased cost of treatment, and decreased quality of life. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the depressive symptoms in adolescents with chronic and episodic migrain...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Arita JH,Lin J,Pinho RS,Minett TS,de Souza Vitalle MS,Fisberg M,Peres MF,Vilanova LC,Masruha MR

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The concept of a group of headaches whose pathophysiological focus revolves around the trigeminal-autonomic reflex fills a useful gap in characterising a number of primary headache syndromes. Broadly, these syndromes involve activation of trigeminovascular nociceptive pathways with reflex cranial autonomic activation....

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Goadsby PJ

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diffuse multicentric sarcomas of the brain, also called cerebral malignant lymphomas, sometimes present symmetrical topography. This is well demonstrated by a CAT mirror image obtained by the authors in the reported case. The diagnostic value of the image is underlined in view of the possible forms of therapy, in part...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Kevers L,Brucher JM,Laterre EC

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, different research lines have examined the epileptogenic process in order to understand the different stages in this process, and with the hope that early recognition and intervention could prevent chronic epilepsy in patients with epileptic seizures. In animals, acquired epilepsy is studied most comm...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Lagae L,Buyse G,Ceulemans B,Claeys P,Dedeurwaerdere S,de Meirleir L,Hauman R,Janssen A,Schmedding E,Verhelst H,Vonck K

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There have been recent reports of antibody-mediated status epilepticus. The objective of our study was to investigate the prevalence of neuronal autoantibodies in patients with status epilepticus (SE) with unresolved etiology. The presence of neuronal autoantibodies was investigated prospectively in adult patients wit...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Atmaca MM,Tuzun E,Erdag E,Bebek N,Baykan B,Gurses C

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between January 1992 and June 1995, 160 patients were presurgically evaluated for medically refractory epilepsy by the Epilepsy Monitoring and Surgery Team at the University Hospital of Gent. All these patients underwent a comprehensive presurgical evaluation, including extensive neurological history and examination, ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Boon P,Vandekerckhove T,Calliauw L,Achten E,De Reuck J,Thiery E,Caemaert J,Desomer A,Drieghe C,Vanbelleghem H,Vonck K,Defreyne L,Van Duyse A

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:123Iodo-Amphetamine (IAMP) brain distribution was studied with a specially dedicated multilevel tomographic system in 30 patients with vascular ischemic (18) or hemorrhagic (12) disorders. Results were compared with clinical data, CT scan and rCBF measurement obtained by the 133Xe continuous inhalation method. Abnorma...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Steinling M,Mazingue A,Rousseaux M,Destee A,Blanc D,Warot P,Vergnes R

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody (MOG-Ab) is involved in the pathogenesis of central nervous system (CNS) demyelination disorders. We aimed to explore the spectrum of MOG-Ab-associated diseases in eastern India. A single-center, prospective observational study was done over a period of 2 years in a tertiar...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Chaudhuri J,Biswas T,Ganguly G,Datta S,Pandit A,Biswas A

更新日期：2020-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Genistein (4',5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone) is the most abundant isoflavone found in the soybean that exhibits an anti-inflammatory effect. The present study was designed to examine the effects of genistein on expression levels of hemolysate-induced proinflammatory and adhesion molecules in SD rat brain microvascular endo...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Lu H,Shi JX,Zhang DM,Chen HL,Qi M,Yin HX

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central hypoventilation in adult patients is a rare life-threatening condition characterised by the loss of automatic breathing, more pronounced during sleep. In most cases, it is secondary to a brainstem lesion or to a primary pulmonary, cardiac or neuromuscular disease. More rarely, it can be a manifestation of cong...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Meylemans A,Depuydt P,De Baere E,Hertegonne K,Derom E,Dermaut B,Hemelsoet D

更新日期：2020-04-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) has unknown risk factors. The aim of this study was to identify the environmental risk factors for NMOSD. A case-control study was conducted in Tehran from 2015 to 2016 among 100 patients with NMOSD. Sex-matched healthy controls (n = 400) were selected through random digi...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Eskandarieh S,Nedjat S,Abdollahpour I,Azimi AR,Moghadasi AN,Asgari N,Sahraian MA

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The tentorial middle region (TMR) includes the midline and paramedian tentorium. TMR dural arteriovenous fistulae (DAVFs) are complex. We performed a review of the literature on TMR DAVFs. TMR DAVFs are divided into the following four types: incisural DAVF, Galenic DAVF, straight sinus DAVF and torcular DAVF. TMR DAVF...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Tong D,Chen X,Lv X,Li K,Xu K,Yu J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proposals about the regulations and medical criteria concerning epilepsy and driving, originally drawn up by the Commission on Epilepsy and Risk from the Belgian League against Epilepsy were discussed and amended by a panel of representatives of several scientific societies and of all Belgian universities in order to ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Schmedding E,Belgian Working Group on Epilepsy and Driving.

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of isolated cerebral vasculitis showing benign outcome is presented. Review of pertinent literature suggests that isolated benign arteritis of the CNS should be considered as a distinct entity, in a heterogeneous group of vasculitides. The common features of the syndrome are as follows: 1(0) benign evolution; 2...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Bettoni L,Juvarra G,Bortone E,Lechi A

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neuro-immunological demyelinating disease. From the immunological aspects, it is well accepted that T cells play a pivotal role in the etiology of the disease. T helper (Th) 1 and Th17 cells are thought to be the main pathogenic T cells in the pathogenesis of MS and are known as effector T...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Seidkhani-Nahal A,Noori-Zadeh A,Bakhtiyari S,Khosravi A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Estradiol (E2) has been used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) for many years but with various responses. Evidence from clinical studies, randomized clinical trials (RCTs), and observational studies further underscores the importance of E2 in postmenopause women diagnosed with AD. The purpose of this articl...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Lan YL,Zou S,Zhang C,Li J,Xu Y,Li S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis (MS) can cause alterations in autonomic cardiovascular functions. We aimed to investigate the correlation of disease activity and disability with heart rate variability (HRV) of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction (CAD) demonstrated by 24-h Holter monitorization. Thirty-four patients with clinicall...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Tombul T,Anlar O,Tuncer M,Huseyinoglu N,Eryonucu B

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuropathology plays a crucial role in the phenotypic individualization of hereditary disorders affecting the central and peripheral nervous system even if molecular genetics represents the most essential step in describing the genotypes. The neuropathological description of phenotypes and genotypes can be used for re...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Martin JJ,Ceuterick C

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The etiology of chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) in patients is diverse. The primary objective of this article was to discuss one of the causes, spontaneous intracranial hypotension with spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, which is usually neglected by the neurosurgeon. All the consecutive 15 patients who underwent...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Wan Y,Xie J,Xie D,Xue Z,Wang Y,Yang S

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 47-year-old female developed proximal limb weakness after hysterectomy for uterine fibromatosis. Muscle strength slowly improved, but relapse occurred at age 52. She presented with progressive gait difficulty, proximal limb weakness, and painful calves. Family history was not contributory. Cranial nerves, deep tendo...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Deconinck N,Laterre EC,Van den Bergh PY

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 44-year-old female patient without any familial history of dementia presenting with increasing disturbances in behaviour and language followed by a progressive cognitive deterioration. Neuropsychological evaluation revealed a significant impairment on frontal lobe tests. A brain PET scan disclosed a severe...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Michotte A,Goldman S,Tugendhaft P,Zegers de Beyl D

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis is considered to be an immune mediated inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system. It mainly affects young, socioeconomic active patients. Although our armamentarium for this disease has significantly evolved in recent years some patients remain refractory to conventional therapies. In thes...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Laureys G,Willekens B,Vanopdenbosch L,Deryck O,Selleslag D,D'Haeseleer M,De Becker A,Dubois B,Dierickx D,Perrotta G,De Wilde V,van Pesch V,Straetmans N,Dive D,Beguin Y,Van Wijmeersch B,Theunissen K,Kerre T,Van de Veld

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Headache is one of the chronic disorders that can trigger sexual dysfunction due to complex mechanisms. This study recruited 120 consecutive patients from our outpatient clinics with migraine (n = 60), TTH (n = 60) as well as healthy age-matched controls (n = 60) for a total of 180 patients. All the participants were ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Ahmed HEDH,GamalEl Din SF,Oraby MI,Elhameed HMA,Ahmed AR

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 57-year-old woman is described with a two months history of proximal muscle weakness and pain, marked hypotrophy and brisk reflexes. Clinical investigation demonstrated normal serum CK, myopathic EMG and osteomalacia. Muscle biopsy showed type II fibre atrophy and mitochondrial alterations without inclus...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Palmucci L,Bertolotto A,Doriguzzi C,Mongini T,Coda R

更新日期：1982-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is defined as a brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by focal cerebral ischemia. TIA is a critical early warning signal of stroke. Patients with TIA may have long-term cognitive decline. The pathogenesis and pathological changes of TIA have not been fully elucidated. Animal ...

journal_title：Acta neurologica Belgica

authors： Wang J,Zhang P,Tang Z

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00