Craniovertebral junction anomalies: When is resurgery required?

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rhinocerebral mycosis is a rapidly progressive fatal opportunistic infection, predominantly affecting people in an immunocompromised state. Aggressive surgical therapy, with repeated debridement in combination with intravenous amphotericin B can lead to a high rate of cure. AIM:To determine the predictors...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Jayalakshmi SS,Reddy RG,Borgohain R,Subramanyam C,Panigrahi M,Sundaram C,Meena AK,Mohandas S

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term observations over a period of 22 years in an Indian family with primary dysferlinopathy are recorded, defining phenotypic variability. In the propositus, the dystrophy began distally in the tibialis anterior muscles, before involving the gastrocnemius. Transient painful calf hypertrophy, followed by calf was...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Khadilkar SV,Singh RK,Agarwal P,Krahn M,Levy N

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To summarize our experience in treating patients with spinal angiolipomas. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We conducted a retrospective review of the case records of patients with spinal angiolipoma who underwent surgery between March 1992 and March 2013. RESULTS:Of the 12 patients seen during the study period, 10 pati...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Wang B,Yang Z,Yang J,Wang G,Xu Y,Liu P

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spinal muscular atrophy constitutes one of the major disease entities amongst infantile neuro-muscular disorders. On the basis of morphological evidence, it had been suggested that the infantile spinal muscular atrophy (ISMA) is due to maturation arrest of the myofibres at 20 weeks gestation. Therefore, in the present...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Gayathri N,Das S,Gourie-Devi M,Ramamohan Y,Sarala D

更新日期：1998-07-01 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：:In the U.S., there has recently been increased scrutiny on the appropriateness of surgeons performing overlapping cases and the potential for adverse consequences. This article describes the current literature on overlapping surgery and the ethics that guide behavior by performing a review of the PUBMED literature on ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Scarrow AM

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：:In order to make a correct diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD), it is essential to exclude atypical parkinsonian features, such as early dementia, fall, and autonomic dysfunction. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is a systemic inflammatory disorder, although most patients present in a polyarticular manner...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Lee KW,Chien CF,Wu MN,Lai CL,Liou LM

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:A rare case of non Wegener's midline granuloma with bilateral thalamic involvement is presented. A 53 year old male presented with a nonhealing midline granuloma of nose for one year and right hemiparesis for five months with bilateral pyramidal signs. Biopsy from the nasal lesion picture of malignant midline reticulo...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Maiti B,Mukherjee S,Das S,Chowdhury M

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Granulomatous amoebic encephalitis (GAE) caused by certain species belonging to the genus Acanthamoeba, Balamuthia, or Naegleria presents as a subacute or chronic illness. Amoebic encephalitis caused by Acanthamoeba is seen more often in immunosuppressed individuals. Thus, it may often be associated with human immunod...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Thamtam VK,Uppin MS,Pyal A,Kaul S,Rani JY,Sundaram C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a well described entity in adults. In pediatric age group the presentation of disease can vary depending on the age of patients and is less frequently reported. AIM:The aim of this study is to describe the clinical features, investigations, treatment and outcome...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Roy AG,Vinayan KP,Kumar A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 59-year old man developed perioperative stroke following left carotid endarterectomy seconday to thrombosis at the endarterectomy site. Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography revealed very frequent microembolization in the left middle cerebral artery territory. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous abc...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sylaja PN,Setiawan M,Hill MD,Demchuk AM,Wong J

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate the role of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in the differentiation of neoplastic and non-neoplastic brain lesions, on the basis of DTI parameters, fractional anisotropy (FA) and mean diffusivity (MD) from the lesion (L) and the perilesional edema (PE). Material and Methods:Patients with newly diagno...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Soni N,Srindharan K,Kumar S,Bhaisora KS,Kalita J,Mehrotra A,Mishra P

更新日期：2018-11-01 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：OBJECTIVE:In this prospective study conducted over 2 years, 300 nonconsecutive cases of autosomal recessive limb girdle muscular dystrophies (AR-LGMD) were characterized, based on phenotypic features, biochemical findings, electrophysiological studies, muscle immunohistochemistry (IHC), and western blot (WB) analysis. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Nalini A,Polavarapu K,Sunitha B,Kulkarni S,Gayathri N,Srinivas Bharath MM,Modi S,Preethish-Kumar V

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosai Dorfman disease (RDD), also known as sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy, is a benign histiocytic proliferative disorder mainly affecting the lymph nodes. Although several cases of extra-nodal involvement have been reported previously, central nervous system involvement, particularly in the absence ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Krishnamoorthy V,Parmar CF,Panikar D

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visual loss consequent to anterior visual pathway involvement can occur in a variety of clinical settings. In a tropical country like India, apart from the usual suspects, nutritional, infective, and toxic amblyopia have to be considered in the differential diagnosis. The mode of onset (acute/chronic), unilateral vers...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Mustafa S,Pandit L

更新日期：2014-11-01 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：:Symptomatic hemorrhagic transformation is common in supratentorial and cerebellar infarction, but is rare in brainstem infarction. It is seldom reported in basilar artery occlusion. Although early arterial recanalization by thrombolytic agent has became the new trend of treatment, for some neurologists anticoagulant i...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Hsiao MC,Lee JD,Lee M,Weng HH

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Space exploration exposes astronauts to a variety of gravitational stresses. Exposure to a reduced gravity environment affects human anatomy and physiology. Countermeasures to restore homeostatic states within the human body have begun. The pathophysiological effects of exposure to microgravity, on the neurological sy...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Mann V,Sundaresan A,Mehta SK,Crucian B,Doursout MF,Devakottai S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aneurysmal bone cyst in temporal region is rare. It is a benign condition and may extend intracranially. Total surgical removal is recommended, whenever possible in one stage or in multiple stages. Prognosis is excellent and total removal will effect a cure. An unusual case of aneurysmal bone cyst of temporal region i...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Purohit A,Chopra S,Sinha VD,Dharker SR

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence from small case series suggests that the intrasinus thrombolysis (IST) is relatively safe and effective in rapid recanalization of thrombosed sinuses and reversal of neurological deficits in patients with cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) However, in the absence of randomized controlled tr...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kumar S,Rajshekher G,Reddy CR,Venkateswarlu J,Prabhakar S

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:With the aging population in our country, symptomatic osteoporotic compression fractures are increasingly common. Osteolytic compression fractures from spinal metastasis are also becoming more frequently seen because of the longer life expectancy from improvements in chemotherapy. Percutaneous vertebroplasty with PMMA...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Hee HT

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a frequent hematological malignancy, with meningeal or peripheral nerve infiltrations being the most commonly encountered neurological complications. In this report, we describe a CLL patient with Miller-Fisher syndrome (MFS) who responded to immune modulation with plasmapheresis....

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Aki Z,Aksoy O,Sucak G,Kuruoğlu R,Yağci M

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional outcome at three months was studied in 72 patients with ischemic stroke. The Canadian Neurological Scale was used to assess the severity of stroke at admission and functional outcome at 3 months was assessed using modified Rankin scale. The size and site of the infarct was noted from the initial CT. Risk fa...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Paithankar MM,Dabhi RD

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain-related studies have mainly been performed through traditional methods, which lack the rigorous analysis of anatomical locations. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a noninvasive method detecting neural activity, and has the ability to precisely locate related activations in vivo. Moreover,...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Yuan W,Ming Z,Rana N,Hai L,Chen-wang J,Shao-hui M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Cerebral vasospasm is a serious complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and is associated with clinical deterioration and mortality. The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of continuous intravertebral artery (cIVA) injection of fasudil hydrochloride on delayed cerebral v...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Liu P,Liao X,Xiang J,Pan L,Ma L

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Headaches are commonly associated with various psychiatric disorders. The comorbidity of migraine and psychiatric disorders has been well documented. Here we present a case of schizophrenia with comorbid headache treated with clozapine. The patient's headache fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for cluster headache (CH)...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Datta SS,Kumar S

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00