The predictors of recovery from diabetes mellitus following neurosurgical treatment of acromegaly: A prospective study over a decade.

abstract：:Two hundred and sixty four transsphenoidal procedure for excision for pituitary adenomas were performed in the Christian Medical College Hospital at Vellore between 1983 and 1994. These were reviewed to evaluate the complications and their management. There were four operative deaths (1.5). Major morbidity included ce...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chacko AG,Chandy MJ

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present an unusual case of primary diffuse craniospinal leptomeningeal gliomatosis (PGDL), who was initially diagnosed on the basis of imaging, laboratory findings, and cranial meningeal biopsy as tuberculous meningitis and showed clinical deterioration while on anti-tuberculous treatment for 2 months. The patient ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Vishal J,Patir R,Ahlawat S,Gupta RK

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of heritable connective tissue disorders characterised by hyperelasticity of the skin and hypermobile joints. In addition to those features it is often associated with many systemic complications. Though many neurological complications have been described, an association of spin...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sadique SS,Ramasubramanian D

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The operative approaches for colloid cyst excision are varied with open microsurgical excision still being considered as the "gold standard". Endoscopic removal of these cysts is gaining in popularity. AIMS:To document the efficacy and safety of the endoscope for colloid cyst excision. MATERIALS AND METHOD...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Mishra S,Chandra PS,Suri A,Rajender K,Sharma BS,Mahapatra AK

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：Introduction:Genetic factors may play a role in the susceptibility of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The present case-control study hypothesized that genetic polymorphisms in tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α) gene may affect the risk of ICH. Materials and Methods:In this study, we investigated the association of four ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kumar P,Misra S,Kumar A,Faruq M,Vivekanandhan S,Srivastava AK,Prasad K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endolymphatic sac tumors (ELST) are rare papillary tumors of the temporal bone. Previously named as aggressive papillary middle ear tumors, they have recently been shown to arise from the endolymphatic sac. They are a rare in cerebello-pontine angle (CPA). We present a case of an ELST who presented as a CPA tumor with...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Joseph BV,Chacko G,Raghuram L,Rajshekhar V

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been implicated as a potential therapeutic target in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). However, whether BDNF exerts an epileptogenic or antiepileptogenic function remains controversial. MATERIALS AND METHODS:BDNF/tyrosine kinase receptor B (trkB) expression levels we...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Hou X,Wang X,Zhang L

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early myoclonic encephalopathy (EME) is a rare malignant epileptic syndrome. The erratic myoclonus with or without focal motor seizures, time of onset before 3 months of age, and suppression-burst (SB) pattern in EEG are accepted as the diagnostic criteria for EME. We report a 40-day-old infant with the diagnosis of n...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Ozyürek H,Turanli G,Aliefendioglu D,Coskun T

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 50 million people live with epilepsy worldwide. The aim of this review is to present an overview of the current evidence and management recommendations for evaluation and treatment of patients with epilepsy. Systematic literature reviews were undertaken. A review of contemporary published evidence-based ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Singh SP,Sankaraneni R,Antony AR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgical options for suprasellar arachnoid cyst are cystoperitoneal shunt, craniotomy fenestration and endoscopic fenestration. Endoscopic management has been found to be safe and effective. We report our experience with endoscopic management in 12 (male five, female seven; age range 8 months to 42 years) patients wit...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Yadav YR,Parihar V,Sinha M,Jain N

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Facial spasms are of various types. Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is characterized by unilateral tonic-clonic contractions of facial muscles, following a specific pattern of disease progression. It has well-delineated clinical, radiological and electrophysiological features. We have conducted an extensive review of existing ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Bhagwat AA,Deogaonkar M,Deopujari CE

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries typically cause severe impairment in the affected limb. The incidence of neuropathic pain is high, reaching up to 95% of cases, especially if cervical root avulsion has occurred. Neuropathic pain results from damage to the somatosensory system, and its progression towards ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Lovaglio AC,Socolovsky M,Di Masi G,Bonilla G

更新日期：2019-01-01 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：AIMS:To study and compare the electrophysiological changes in neuroparalytic or vasculotoxic snakebites. MATERIALS AND METHODS:40 patients who had a definite history of snakebite, either vasculotoxic or neuroparalytic, were selected. They were grouped as Group A, 20 patients having a neuroparalytic snakebite with defi...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Panduranga P,Sangle SA,Mane AA,Doshi S,Kadam DB

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Instrumentation in patients with osteoporosis is challenging. Bone cement-augmented fenestrated pedicle screw fixation is a new procedure for fixation in the osteoporotic bone; and, applying minimally invasive techniques to the above is a challenging and novel concept. AIMS:To evaluate the clinical and radi...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chandra Vemula VR,Prasad BC,Jagadeesh MA,Vuttarkar J,Akula SK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the conventional hematoxylin and eosin (H and E) staining is vital for the histological diagnosis of lesions, the role of immunohistochemistry (IHC) is undeniable in surgical pathology. Morphology, which looks more or less similar on H and E staining, can be further differentiated by merely doing IHC. This, i...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Jaiswal S

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Neurological manifestations are an important cause of morbidity in antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) associated vasculitis (AAV). It is not clear whether or not they are indicative of a severe disease course with multiple organ involvement and shortened survival. Aims and Objectives:To characterize...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sharma A,Rajan R,Modi M,Pinto B,Dhooria A,Rathi M,Mittal T,Kumar S,Sharma K,Dhir V,Nada R,Minz RW,Singh S

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative diabetes insipidus (DI) is a significant cause of morbidity in craniopharyngiomas (CP) and its effective management improves outcome. OBJECTIVE:The objective was to determine the efficacy of a treatment protocol in the management of early postoperative DI in CP. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The qual...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Pratheesh R,Swallow DM,Joseph M,Natesan D,Rajaratnam S,Jacob KS,Chacko AG

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is an inflammatory demyelinating disorder that affects the spinal cord focally resulting in motor sensory and autonomic dysfunction. Establishing the diagnosis of ATM is not as difficult as determining the possible etiology. There is a difference in the perception of ATM seen in the Wes...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Pandit L

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of molecular diagnostic techniques has greatly improved the diagnosis, carrier detection, prenatal testing and genetic counseling for families with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (D/BMD) in India. The prediction of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) patients to have out-framed deletions and Beck...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Nadkarni JJ,Dastur RS,Viswanathan V,Gaitonde PS,Khadilkar SV

更新日期：2008-07-01 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：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：:The present report highlights an unusual presentation of vitamin B12 deficiency--recurrent seizures in a 26-year-old man. His symptoms responded to parenteral vitamin B12 therapy. The relevant literature is reviewed. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kumar S

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal congenital dermal sinus is a rare entity, which supposedly results from the failure of neuroectoderm to separate from the cutaneous ectoderm during the process of neurulation. The present study was undertaken to know the clinical profile of these patients, to study associated anomalies and to assess the results...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Jindal A,Mahapatra AK

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The services of clinical psychology (neuro) were established in 1969 under the tutelage of Dr. Surya Gupta. The unit has now established itself as a core group in the Neurosciences Centre, providing services to various other departments. The research and clinical services in Clinical Neuropsychology have substantially...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Nehra A

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a case of a boy with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) who presented with features of non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE). This case highlights the fact that NCSE, even though not a common occurrence in JME, should be kept in mind when a patient with previous history of seizures presents with subtle ch...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chemmanam T,Pandian JD,Singh YP,Pandhi M

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical, electrophysiological and pathological features of 16 patients with vasculitic neuropathy were evaluated. Vasculitic neuropathy accounted for 5.3 of biopsy proven cases of various neuropathies. They included 7 cases of systemic vasculitic neuropathy (SVN) and 9 cases of nonsystemic vasculitic neuropathy (...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Murthy J,Sundram C,Meena AK,Sundaram C

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 40-day-old female child presented to us with an oral cavity mass, noticed at birth and progressively increasing in size. Preoperative computed tomography revealed intracranial extension of the lesion. Airway management, securing and maintaining invasive vascular access peri-operatively and transport of the patient t...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Bidkar PU,Bangera R,Ramjeevan R,Dey A,Mishra SK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two unusual cases of meningiomas associated with opposite chronic subdural haematoma are presented. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sinha VD,Dharker SR

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00