Hypophysitis: A Rare Cause of Impaired Consciousness in a Middle-Aged Woman.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malignant middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Decompressive hemicraniectomy (DH) reduces mortality significantly but evidence for long-term functional benefit is sparse and contradictory. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 60 patients with malignant MCA inf...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Rai VK,Bhatia R,Prasad K,Padma Srivastava MV,Singh S,Rai N,Suri A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An adult male presenting with acute onset opsoclonus, myoclonus and cerebellar ataxia is being reported. Patient had myoclonus involving limbs and palate. There are only a few reported cases associated with palatal myoclonus. Patient showed gradual spontaneous recovery. Possibility of underlying malignancy was exclude...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Srivastava T,Thussu A

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic subdural haematoma (SDH) complicating chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), in an adult is extremely rare. There are only four such case reports available in the literature and all these patients had surgical evacuation of the haematoma. We report an elderly female with chronic ITP presenting with...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Gupta SK,Khosla VK,Verma SC

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:To compare the influence of stroke risk factors between different stroke types and age groups in Taiwan. MATERIALS AND METHODS:During the study period, March 2007 to August 2008, 1,161 patients with acute ischemic stroke were admitted to the neurological ward. All the patients had risk factors work up ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Wu CY,Wu HM,Lee JD,Weng HH

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Marchiafava-Bignami disease (MBD), a rare disorder most commonly seen in patients with a history of alcohol consumption, involves progressive demyelination and subsequent necrosis of the corpus callosum. Because clinical signs are nonspecific, the role of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging is essential...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Bano S,Mehra S,Yadav SN,Chaudhary V

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The description of coma and coma arousal therapy in Caraka Saṁhitā is described in sṁtra 24, verses 42-53. It describes the definition of coma, differential diagnosis of coma from other disorders of consciousness, signs of coma, etiology of coma, coma arousal therapy, and emergence from coma. The similarities and diff...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Shukla D

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptospirosis is a zoonosis prevalent worldwide and is endemic in many parts of India. In early leptospiremic as well as late immune phase of the disease kidney, liver, heart, and lungs are commonly involved. Neurological manifestations are rare but may occur during immune phase in the form of aseptic meningitis, meni...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Pradhan S,Tandon R,Kishore J

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was undertaken to find out the profile of intractable epilepsy (IE) in a tertiary referral centre. 100 patients (males 67; females 33) with IE attending the epilepsy clinic were evaluated. Detailed history, examination, investigations like EEG and CT scan and details regarding pharmacotherapy were analysed....

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Singhvi JP,Sawhney IM,Lal V,Pathak A,Prabhakar S

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous studies have investigated the associations of brain or spinal cord MRI with the risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in people with Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS), however, the findings are uncertain. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis based on 24 publications to comprehensively evalu...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Zhang WY,Hou YL

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prescription writing has to be properly addressed with regard to its correctness and appropriateness. Any errors in the procedure have to be eliminated. Electronic prescribing has abolished most of typographical prescription errors but the rationality involved in prescription of drugs is more of a thought process, whi...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Batta A,Singh B

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiplex ligation-dependant probe amplification (MLPA) is a highly sensitive and rapid alternative to multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Muscle biopsy should be reserved for mutation-negative cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS:An attempt was made to compare the sensitivity and pattern of mutations by mPC...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Manjunath M,Kiran P,Preethish-Kumar V,Nalini A,Singh RJ,Gayathri N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rare case of otogenic massive intra-falx empyema is reported. The patient presented with headache, vomiting and left lower limb weakness of 8 months duration. C.T. scan revealed two cavities in the falx. Right fronto-parietal craniectomy and drainage of massive empyema was undertaken through interhemispheric approac...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Yende AK,Mohanty S

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with severe head injury with bilateral dilated unreactive pupils are considered to have a grave prognosis. Hence proper planning and aggressive management becomes mandatory for achieving good results. We present the outcome of consecutive 166 patients with severe head injury, admitted between January 1996 and...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sousa J,Sharma RR,Pawar SJ,Mahapatra A,Lad SD

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study focuses on the incidence of epileptic seizures in 1000 patients (200 children and 800 adults) with migraine. Very few patients with migraine had history of epileptic seizures. No patient had migraine-induced seizures and none had seizure-induced migraine like headaches. Occurrence of psychogenic non-...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chakravarty A,Mukherjee A,Roy D

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:"Telestroke" is emerging as a potential timesaving, efficient means for evaluating patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke. It provides an opportunity for administration of thrombolytic drugs within the short therapeutic time window associated with AIS. We describe our experiences of the feasibility and safety of ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Muengtaweepongsa S,Dharmasaroja PA,Maungboon P,Wattanaruangkowit P

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical symptoms and radiologic characteristics of gliomatosis cerebri (GC) are non-specific and the condition may be confused with other central nervous system diseases. We report three patients with GC; all the three patients had involvement of more than three lobes and the deep white matter, as well as bilateral i...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Brandão RA,de Carvalho GT,de Azeredo Coutinho CA,Christo PP,Santiago CF,Santos Mdo C,de Sousa AA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recanalization therapies have been increasingly applied in clinical practice, which might change the outcomes of patients with large middle cerebral artery (MCA) infarction. The purpose of this study was to study the clinical course, prognostic factors, and long-term outcomes of patients with an acute large ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Dharmasaroja PA,Muengtaweepongsa S,Pattaraarchachai J

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the dynamic changes of pituitary hormones in traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to correlate the severity and neurological outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Dynamic changes in the pituitary hormones were evaluated in 164 patients with TBI on day-1, day-7, day-14, day-21, and day-28 post injury. Admission ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Zheng P,He B,Tong W

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional posterior approaches to the thoracic spine are done with either costo-transversectomy, lateral extracavitary approaches, or transpedicular approaches. The transpedicular approach is the only one that preserves the rib head. However, placing an expandable cage with this rib head intact poses special challen...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chou D,Eltgroth M,Yang I,Lu D,Manley G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cells are self regenerating multipotential cells, found in the human brain which have the potential to differentiate into neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, and to self renew sufficiently to provide adequate number of cells in the brain. Neural stem cell grafts have been studied in a variety of animal mode...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Joshi D,Behari M

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accessory nerve schwannoma are extremely rare. The preoperative consideration of this diagnosis will lead to appropriate surgical management with preservation of motor nerve function. In this article we review the literature and report a case treated successfully based on preoperative MRI findings. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Agrawal A,Rao KS,Makannavar JH,Shetty L,Raveendra VM

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) abnormalities, such as atlantoaxial dislocation (AAD) with or without basilar invagination (BI), with or without associated Chiari malformation (CM), may cause a high cervical myelopathy. Occasionally, mechanical factors such as inadequate canal decompression, torticollis, and/...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sindgikar P,Das KK,Sardhara J,Bhaisora KS,Srivastava AK,Mehrotra A,Jaiswal AK,Sahu RN,Behari S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various kinds of physical and cognitive acts and different sensory inputs to the brain have been described to induce reflex epilepsy. Usually simple sensory stimuli or motor acts precipitate epilepsy. Rarely, however more specific sensory stimuli orcomplex motor or cognitive acts have been known to do so. We report a ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Pradhan S,Kalita J,Jayantee K

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Fluid management during intracranial surgery is an important concern. The type of fluid used can have biochemical and metabolic effects during intraoperative management. However, it is yet to be known whether biochemical and metabolic effects have an influence on the clinical outcome of a patient. Objective...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Bhagat H,Singhal V,Dash HH,Mahajan S,Mishra N,Pandia MP

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comparative study of Class I drugs in central poststroke pain (CPSP) is lacking. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of pregabalin and lamotrigine in patients with CPSP. SETTING:Tertiary care teaching referral hospital. METHODS:We included consecutive patients with CPSP having ≥50 mm score on Vi...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kalita J,Chandra S,Misra UK

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of cervico thoracic junctional area spinal tuberculosis presenting as painful radiculitis of the upper extremity is reported. The predominant symptom of radicular pain and muscle weakness in the hand, along with a claw deformity, led to considerable delay in diagnosis. The presence of advanced bone destruction ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Gopalakrishnan D,Krishna KN

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restless leg syndrome (RLS) has negative effects on the quality of life of the patients. Epidemiological studies on RLS are limited. AIM:To determine the prevalence of RLS among people aged 40 years and above in Orhangazi district of Bursa, Turkey. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The study was carried out between 20...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Erer S,Karli N,Zarifoglu M,Ozcakir A,Yildiz D

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This study is designed to understand the pathophysiology of one of the most serious health problems, chronic tension-type headache (CTTH). Two polymorphic sites in serotonin transporter protein gene attracted much interest. These are: the variable number of tandem repeats (VNTR) and 5'-flankin...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Aylin A,Cengiz T,Emin E,Neriman A,Sacide P

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three patients of delayed extradural hematoma (EDH) were seen in the last one year among forty eight consecutively treated cases of EDH. All the three hematomas were evacuated. Awareness of this entity and a high degree of vigilance are strongly recommended to detect such cases. Repeat CT should always be done, especi...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Alappat JP,Baiju,Praveen,Jayakumar K,Sanalkumar P

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medullomyoblastoma is a rare tumour seen in childhood. We report a medullomyoblastoma occurring in the cerebellar vermis of a 4 year old boy. The light microscopic features, immunohistochemistry and histogenesis are described. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： ArunKumar MJ,Chacko G,Chandi SM,Chandy MJ

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00