Spinal metastatic lung adenocarcinoma with dural invasion and concomitant intradural and extradural components: a case report.

abstract：:There are two reported cases of ependymomas arising in the pituitary fossa; one in a human, the other in a horse. Both died during their stay in hospital. The case presented here is the first published case of a patient who is well 3 months after surgery. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Thomson S,Chakrabarty A,Marks P

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OBJECTIVE. To effectively combine functional MRI (fMRI), diffusion tensor tractography (both guided by neuronavigation) along with cortical stimulation (CS) for surgery of eloquent cortex (EC) lesions. MATERIALS AND METHOds. Fifteen patients with lesions adjacent to the eloquent motor and sensory cortex were included....

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kumar A,Chandra PS,Sharma BS,Garg A,Rath GK,Bithal PK,Tripathi M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of the flexible neuroendoscope and laser fenestration in the surgical management of a symptomatic cyst of cavum septum pellucidum is reported. Successful communication was established between the cyst cavity and the lateral ventricles using this technique. Satisfactory clinical and radiological improvement as ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Jackowski A,Kulshresta M,Sgouros S

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) is a rare variant of ependymoma that is most commonly located in the cauda equina and filum terminale. We present a case of 23-year-old man diagnosed with MPE in the fourth ventricle and sacral canal area with extensive disseminated lesions along the cerebrospinal ventricular system. Add...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Zhu F,Ding J,Li Y,Mao D,He X,Chen W,Lou L,Ding Z

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lumbar discal cysts are rare entities causing radicular pain with unknown etiologies. We report a case of a 42-year-old man who developed radiculopathy secondary to a lumbar discal cyst. Our case sheds some light on anatomy, possible etiological association and clinical course which can help management. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Cho N,Keith J,Pirouzmand F

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: To analysis the role of gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) in treatment of the recurrent or residual World Health Organization (WHO) grade II and III meningiomas.Methods: Between 1995 and 2015, a total of 1163 meningioma patients were treated with GKRS at our single institute; 26 atypical and 6 anaplastic men...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kim M,Cho YH,Kim JH,Kim CJ,Roh SW,Kwon DH

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixty patients with borderline or frank insufficiency of their cerebrovascular reserve undergoing carotid endarterectomy were given enough short acting barbiturates, during cross clamping of the internal carotid artery, to cause EEG burst suppression. Arterial and venous concentrations of lactate were measured in bloo...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Wassman H,Fromm G,Nadstawek J,Bannister C,Hartmann A,Pavlidis C

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective study of the surgical management of 41 cerebellopontine angle (CPA) meningiomas was performed. All patients were treated by a single surgeon (TTK) over a 25 year period (1967-1992). There were 13 males, 28 females with a median age of 53.5 years. The median follow-up after surgery was 9 years (range 2-...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Thomas NW,King TT

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 32-year-old woman with a left frontal ganglioglioma (WHO grade I). Quantitative analysis based on three dimensional magnetic resonance images revealed a threefold increase of growth rate during pregnancy as compared to pre-pregnancy, causing neurological deterioration and leading to prompt surg...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Knafo S,Goutagny S,Pallud J

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optic nerve is an unusual site of schwannoma as it lacks Schwannoma cells on it. We report a primary optic sheath schwannoma and to review the literature. CASE REPORT:A 29-year old female presented with progressive painless non-pulsatile proptosis. Ocular examination revealed only axial proptosis. Imagi...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sharma A,Singh D,Saran R

更新日期：2021-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Head injury is an important cause of death and disability in young people, with 1.4 million presentations each year in the UK.( 1 ) Extradural haematoma (EDH) is a potentially fatal head injury, which is easily remedied surgically. Several factors influence the mortality of EDH. The mortality of isolated E...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Ruff LM,Mendelow AD,Lecky FE

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the use of a twist drill method for placement of external ventricular drains and ventriculoperitoneal shunts. We have found this method to be efficient and safe, and provides an excellent cosmetic effect. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Timothy J,Hall G,Chumas P

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of dysplastic cerebellar gangliocytoma recurring after 20 years and representing with subarachnoid haemorrhage is described. Evidence in favour of a neoplastic pathogenesis is presented. ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Stapleton SR,Wilkins PR,Bell BA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Attempts at radical excision of craniopharyngioma have been made increasingly possible by progress in neuroradiological imaging and the use of microscopic technique. Between 1977 and 1990, 50 patients of The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, have undergone radical surgical excision of craniopha...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Symon L,Pell MF,Habib AH

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Posterior fossa decompression both with and without duraplasty are accepted treatments for symptomatic adult patients with Chiari Malformations Type 1 (CM-1). There is still debate of the superiority of one technique over the other. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical and craniometrical...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Nikoobakht M,Shojaei H,Gerszten PC,Shojaei SF,Mollahoseini R,Azar M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurosurgical shunts occasionally act as a conduit for seeding of central nervous system tumours to the abdomen. Retrograde spread of extra-neural tumours to the central nervous system is exceedingly rare. We report the first case of an abdominal primary tumour spreading to the spinal cord via a lumbo-peritoneal shunt...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Frantzias J,Polyzoidis S,Rajagopal S,Bullock P

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidermoid cyst may rarely arise within the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus (CS) and produce clinical symptoms mimicking the Tolosa-Hunt syndrome. Pathogenically, it is suggested that some of the subpopulation of cells arising from the neural crest which give rise to skin, may remain entrapped in the meninges arou...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Tatagiba M,Iaconetta G,Samii M

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the first prospective comparison of 'scan-negative' (n=11) and 'scan-positive' (n=7) patients with cauda equina syndrome (CES) we found that Hoover's sign of functional leg weakness but not routine clinical features differentiated the two groups (p<0.02). This offers a new direction of study in this area, although ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hoeritzauer I,Doherty CM,Thomson S,Kee R,Carson A,Eames N,Stone J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphocytic and granulocytic hypophysitis are rare pituitary masses. A series of five dealt with at a single centre is presented and discussed. Retrospective analysis of pathology records revealed the cases. Of pituitary mass lesions dealt with in this centre, 0.8% have the diagnosis. Five females presented, one pregn...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Buxton N,Robertson I

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) of the posterior fossa in cases of acoustic neurinoma is very rare. The authors present the clinical, neuroradiological and histological findings of an acoustic neurinoma presenting with SAH. The literature regarding this subject is reviewed and the pathogenesis of haemorrhage from neuri...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Gavra M,Thanos L,Pomoni M,Batakis N

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite advances in imaging of the brain, an accurate diagnosis of brain lesions requires tissue sampling and histological verification. A series of CT-directed procedures has been performed in 300 patients with deep sited, multiple, diffuse, extensive, small or inflammatory lesions, brain stem haematomas and tumours ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Thomas DG,Nouby RM

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We discuss a spontaneous subdural haematoma (SDH) arising from an arachnoid cyst in a healthy adult male, presenting with headache and vomiting. Imaging revealed a large SDH communicating with an arachnoid cyst and intracystic haemorrhage. The patient fully recovered with surgical evacuation. We also discuss the cause...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Hall A,White MAJ,Myles L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study aims to define the role and indication of surgical intervention in cases of malignant cerebral edema in consequence to cortical venous thrombosis (CVT). METHODS:A retrospective study of 13 patients who underwent decompressive craniectomies for malignant CVT is presented. All patients had supra-tent...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Mohindra S,Umredkar A,Singla N,Bal A,Gupta SK

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Vaccination therapy using tumour antigen-loaded, autologous dendritic cells (DC) is a promising therapeutic approach alongside standard treatment for glioblastoma (GBM). However, reliable diagnostic criteria regarding therapy monitoring are not established. Here, we analysed the impact of additional 18F-flu...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Kristin Schmitz A,Sorg RV,Stoffels G,Grauer OM,Galldiks N,Steiger HJ,Kamp MA,Langen KJ,Sabel M,Rapp M

更新日期：2019-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Giant pituitary adenomas (> 4 cm) are a surgical challenge. We present our experiences in surgical management of these tumors in a series of 250 patients. METHODS:Two hundred and fifty patients with giant pituitary adenomas were managed surgically at our center over last 13 years. Majority (92%) of patients...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sinha S,Sharma BS

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multicentre gliomas are a well recognized entity but the occurrence of such tumours both above and below the tentorium remains uncommon. We report the case of an 11-year-old boy who underwent stereotactic biopsy of a brain stem ring enhancing tumour with histology of an anaplastic astrocytoma (Grade 3). Nine months fo...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Pell MF,Revesz T,Thomas DG

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser angioplasty is used to vaporize atheroma in limb arteries. The present investigation was undertaken to determine the nature, size and quantity of particulate matter generated, and the appearance of the intima of a carotid artery model after laser treatment. Particulate matter was not significantly increased foll...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Turnbull IW,Bannister CM,Armstrong G,Edwards P

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim: to present evidence for the use of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) in the treatment of holocord syrinx.Methods: ETV has been used in the treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus and syringomyelia secondary to Chiari 1 malformation. However, there have been no reports of ETV being utilised in the management o...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Rose L,Aldridge W,Henderson D,Cox M,Sinha S

更新日期：2020-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Between March 1989 and December 1993, 101 patients with inoperable arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and seven patients with inoperable angiographically occult malformations (AOVMs) have been treated with stereotactic multiple arc radiotherapy (SMART). All patients (excluding one patient with a brain stem AOVM) were ...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Sebag-Montefiore DJ,Doughty D,Biggs D,Plowman PN

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To investigate the incidence and risk factors of postoperative dysphagia after anterior cervical decompression and fusion (ACDF) in terms of demographic, procedural and anaesthetic perspectives.Materials and methods: Medical records and radiologic data of patients who underwent anterior cervical surgery perfo...

journal_title：British journal of neurosurgery

authors： Park JH,Lee SH,Kim ES,Eoh W

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00