Adult onset moyamoya disease: institutional experience.

abstract：:Benign gliomas of the brain show decreased uptake of 18F fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) on positron emission tomography (PET). Malignant transformation is usually manifested by an increase of 18FDG uptake. A 45-year-old female has been followed up since 1987 by means of 18FDG-PET for a right hemispheric World Health Organiz...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Novak L,Molnar P,Lengyel Z,Tron L

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wilson's disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disease involving a defect of copper transport by the hepatic lysosomes. It leads to excess copper deposition in the liver, the brain, the kidneys and the skeletal system, affecting most commonly children or young adults and running an invariably fatal course if not adeq...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Taly AB,Prashanth LK,Sinha S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hirayama disease (HD)/cervical flexion-induced myelopathy (CFIM) is a lower motor neuron disease conventionally affecting a single upper extremity. We describe three men progressing after a long stable period to develop severe spastic paraparesis and bladder disturbances as a protracted implication of HD. The age at o...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Preethish-Kumar V,Polavarapu K,Nashi S,Bhattacharya K,Saini J,Vengalil S,Pruthi N,Bhat DI,Nalini A

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bilateral optic nerve injury is a rare condition and is reported in 5-6 percent of all optic nerve injuries. However, there is no published series on bilateral optic nerve injury. Analysis of 31 cases of bilateral optic nerve involvement seen amongst 275 patients with optic nerve injury (11.5 percent) is discussed. Ro...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Mahapatra AK

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a case of acute steroid-induced myopathy following a single dose of oral prednisolone. A 55-year-old man presented with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which was treated with prednisolone 40 mg daily in addition to bronchodilators. He developed features of myopathy...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kumar S

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the evidence that hyperglycaemia aggravates ischaemic cerebral injury, it has been suggested that blood glucose levels be kept within 200 mg/dL during intracranial neurosurgery. Hypoglycaemia, however, can be a serious problem if glucose-containing solutions are avoided during the first four hours, as suggest...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Swamy MN,Murthy HS,Rao GS

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

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：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：:In this paper we report an 18 year old woman with an intradural extramedullary tuberculoma mimicking en plaque meningioma located in the thoracic region. The patient was operated via thoracic laminoplasty and tumor was totally resected. On the follow-up examination the magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated the total...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Ozek E,Iplkcioglu AC,Erdal M

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head injuries account for significant proportion of neurosurgical admissions and bed occupancy. Patients with head injuries also consume significant proportions of neurosurgical resources. A prospective 6-month study has been carried out to evaluate the expenditure incurred on head injury patients in a modern neurosur...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Singh M,Vaishya S,Gupta S,Mehta VS

更新日期：2006-03-01 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:Anatomy of the temporal region is complex with controversy over the relationship of fascial planes with the upper division of the facial nerve. Objective:This study aimed to identify the safe surgical landmarks to preserve the frontotemporal branch of the facial nerve during surgery and define the safest ap...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sihag RK,Gupta SK,Sahni D,Aggarwal A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There had been considerable debate regarding the surgical outcome of neuro-orthopaedic syndromes (NOS) and neurological syndromes in cases of split cord malformation (SCM). On retrospective analysis of 19 cases of SCM, thirteen were grouped under (Pang) type I and 6 in type II. Their age ranged from 1 month to 9 years...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kumar R,Bansal KK,Chhabra DK

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women in India are greatly discriminated against if they happen to have epilepsy. Engagements are often cancelled. The parents of epileptic girls have to give heavy dowry at the time of marriage, even if the boy is handicapped. As a result, many girls do not disclose their problem before marriage. They take the medici...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Nag D

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young primi-gravida with pre-eclamptic toxaemia underwent an elective caesarean at 38 weeks. On 10th day of delivery, she suddenly developed symptoms and signs of right cerebello-pontine angle lesion. On investigation a haematoma with a fluid level could be identified. Coagulation parameters were deranged and blood ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Gupta PK,Singh AK,Prasad V,Borgohain R,Dinakar I

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relative frequency of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) among the patients referred for electrophysiological studies was studied. The case material included both inpatients and outpatients with various peripheral nerve disorders during the study period. CTS constituted 7 percent of all the peripheral nerve disorders an...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Murthy J,Meena AK

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While operating intracranial meningiomas, neurosurgeons commonly drill the hyperostotic bone and put the bone flap back. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether bony changes seen in meningioma are due to tumor invasion or reactionary changes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective study, conducted over 10 months (O...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Goyal N,Kakkar A,Sarkar C,Agrawal D

更新日期：2012-01-01 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：: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：:Parasitic twin is a rare occurrence, with rachispagus being the rarest. The surgical approach and timing are not standardized. We describe the management of two cases of rachispagus and review the sparse literature on this entity. Both cases were operated early because of the social burden on the family as well as dif...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Pati AB,Mahalik SK,Naik S,Das K

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The endovascular modality of treatment is the preferred treatment modality for DAVF. In some circumstances, successful obliteration may not be possible by endovascular means, and such cases may require a direct surgical treatment. The authors report on their experience with the use of cranial base approach...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kattner KA,Roth TC,Nardone EM,Giannotta SL

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：: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：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:An assessment of the sensitivity and specificity of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging measurements of midbrain, pons, middle cerebellar peduncles (MCPs), and superior cerebellar peduncles (SCPs) and MR Parkinsonism Index (MRPI) in differentiating progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) from Parkinson's d...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sankhla CS,Patil KB,Sawant N,Gupta S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective study was done to evaluate the role of short-term Video EEG (VEEG) recording in assessing the nature of clinical behaviour and in classification of seizures in children with frequent intractable seizure episodes. Forty five children upto 12 years of age with frequent intractable seizure episodes (> or =3...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Srikumar G,Bhatia M,Jain S,Maheshwari MC

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnosis of myasthenia gravis is difficult, especially when the disease is restricted to ocular muscles. It is a well-known observation that myasthenic ptosis improves with cold and based on this, the ice pack test has been used as a tool in its differential diagnosis. The aim of the study is to investigate...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Natarajan B,Saifudheen K,Gafoor VA,Jose J

更新日期：2016-11-01 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：:The Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Center (ALNC) and Post Graduate Institute of Neurological Surgery is a private teaching neurosurgical institution located in the VHS (Voluntary Health Services) Hospital Chennai. It has been a leader and trendsetter among the private academic neurosurgical training institutions, ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Sridhar K,Vasudevan MC,Krishnan SS,Pande A,Jain PK

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prior to implantation, spinal implants are subjected to rigorous testing to ensure safety and efficacy. A full battery of tests for the devices may include many steps ranging from biocompatibility tests to in vivo animal studies. This paper describes some of the essential tests from a mechanical engineering perspectiv...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Goel VK,Ebraheim NA,Biyani A,Rengachary S,Faizan A

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hypophysitis occurs predominantly in women, usually during pregnancy or postpartum period. Hypophysitis involving the anterior pituitary often presents with adrenal insufficiency. Design/Methods:We describe a 43-year-old woman who presented with recurrent episodes of alteration of sensorium due to hyponatre...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Baby N,Varghese P,Kunnathuparambil SG,Kuriakose AM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00