abstract：INTRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT:The paraneoplastic neurological syndromes are alterations associated with neoplasias. However, they are not caused by metastases or complications such as infections, vascular disorders, metabolic or nutritional alterations or secondary effect of treatment. The paraneoplastic syndromes are o...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Ferrer I

更新日期：2000-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Depression is a state of mind often associated with Parkinson's disease, which is not correlated with the stage of the disease or the response to treatment with L-dopa. It has been suggested that patients with right-sided Parkinsonism have more depression than those with left-sided. OBJECTIVE:To assess wh...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Serrano-Dueñas M

更新日期：2000-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to analyze the EEG tracings during the seizures of two monozygotic twins, shown on molecular analysis, diagnosed as having infantile epilepsy with absences. The recordings are particularly interesting since the genotypes of the patients are identical. This allow...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Trueba MA,Barrasa J,Combarros O,Calleja J

更新日期：2000-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the incidence and causes of the infections and metabolic diseases of the nervous system in patients with systemic neoplasias. DEVELOPMENT:Patients with immunodeficiency, particularly those with hematological neoplasias and persons treated with immunosuppressive drugs have a considerable tendency to...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Ortiz N

更新日期：2000-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Progressive cerebral polidystrophy or Alpers syndrome is a clinico-pathological picture, with no specific biological marker, characterized by involvement mainly of the cerebral grey matter and which shows clinically as a rapidly progressive encephalopathy with intractable seizures, usually myoclonic. The t...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Galván-Manso M,Tabuenca Y,Medrano P,Ruiz-Escusol S,Giménez-Mas JA,López-Pisón J

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is caused by mutations of the Notch3 gene in the chromosome 19p13.1. and is characterized by small-vessel disease of the cerebral. The clinical feature consists of migraine, recurrent strokes, mood chan...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Lopera F,Arboleda J,Moreno S,Almeida N,Cuartas M,Arcos-Burgos M

更新日期：2000-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:At the present time it is perfectly clear that schizencephaly is an anomaly of neuronal migration and porencephaly is the result of destruction of the cerebral cortex. Schizencephaly is the final result of a variety of lesions which occur during a critical period of the development of the brain. Imaging st...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Tomás-Vila M,García-Tamarit P,García-Colino A,Torregrosa-Pascual P,Martínez-Salinas P

更新日期：2000-11-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Synthesis of IgG is useful data for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and different formulas, both direct and indirect, are used to quantify this. We analyze these formulas with the objective of finding whether certain combinations of them would give better results than the individual formulas on their ...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Burcet J,Zabay JM,Usón M,Mulet J,Figuerola A,Viader C

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The occupational environment generates a large amount of illness which involves several specialities, including neurology. However, there is little awareness--or little training--in this field as in most medical specialities, since in the basic tool of a doctor's work, the clinical history, importance is s...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Motis-Dolader JC

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Advances in genetics, techniques for diagnosis and treatment, and increasing concern for the quality of life and neuropsychological aspects of epileptic children and the possible repercussions of treatment lead to changes in the approach to epilepsy and require continual adaptation. In this ...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： López-Pisón J,Arana T,Abenia P,Galván M,Muñoz-Albillos M,Peña-Segura JL

更新日期：2000-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review the mechanisms of cell death (CD) in the developing brain after hypoxia-ischemia (HI). DEVELOPMENT:The possibility of limiting the CD which occurs in serious situations of cerebral HI is based on advances in the understanding of the underlying cellular and molecular mechanisms. Various experimenta...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Macaya A

更新日期：2000-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Perinatal mortality has dropped markedly in recent years. However, there is still a considerable prevalence of neurological sequelas. Symptoms may present during the first months of life or later. Thus it is necessary to follow-up children with a clinical history of risk of neurological disorders. DEVELOP...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Póo-Argüelles P,Campistol-Plana J,Iriondo-Sanz M

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies (HNPP) is an autosomal-dominant disorder of peripheral myelin characterized by episodes of recurrent mononeuropathies usually involving nerves at common sites of entrapment and compression. Additional features include evidence of a diffuse demyelinat...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Eirís-Punal J,Vidal-Lijó M,Barros-Angueira F,Lopez-Fernández MJ,Pintos-Martínez E,Beiras-Iglesias A,Castro-Gago M

更新日期：2000-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Decrease in incidence of neurosyphilis over the last few decades implies that clinicians consider less frequently this diagnosis. On the other hand, some reports suggest an increase in atypical forms of this disease that represent an additional reason for missing this diagnosis. CLINICAL CASE:We report on...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Nunes da Silva MJ,Oliveira V,Sousa AE,Lucas M,Victorino RM

更新日期：2000-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The possibility of diagnosing carotid stenosis and carrying out surgery without arteriography has increased with the use of different diagnostic methods. The eco-Doppler has been shown to be a useful method, although it requires previous individualised validation. OBJECTIVE:We aim to validate our Vascular...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Fernández V,Bellmunt S,Escribano JM,Juan J,Allegue N,Alvarez-Sabín J,Matas M

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:Preliminary studies (phase III) have shown that treatment with beta-interferon 1a (avonex) is effective in diverse aspects of relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The present study discusses results of an opened prolonged (phase IV) trial at the Baylor/Methodist International Multip...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Rivera VM

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Disorders of movement in children frequently cause difficulties with both the semiology and the diagnostic approach. DEVELOPMENT:Based on our experience, we analyze useful strategies to overcome these difficulties and consider the clinical semiology, use of complementary tests and therapeutic approach. CONC...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Fernández-Alvarez E,Campos-Castelló J

更新日期：2000-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE:The hereditary ataxias form a large, complex group of entities whose recognition is essential for correct genetic assessment, satisfactory clinical control and in some cases a suitable therapeutic approach. The clinico-semiological variety and advances in molecular biology have made the hered...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Ruggieri VL,Arberas CL

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT:The history of prion diseases is one of the most exciting chapters of the story of medicine in the twentieth century. It began in the nineteen twenties when Creutzfeldt (in one patient) and Jakob (in five patients) described a clinically polymorphic cerebral syndrome with a subacute or chro...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Polo JM

更新日期：2000-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate, using transcranial Doppler, changes in parameters in patients with cerebral hematoma, as compared with controls, for detection of possible regional hypoperfusion. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We studied 24 patients with cerebral hematomas and 15 healthy volunteers. The volume of the hematoma and the hyp...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Egido JA,Alonso de Leciñana M,Díaz F,Fernández C,Carneado J,González JL

更新日期：2000-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To present the first Spanish case, perhaps the first non-Canadian, with ataxia type Charlevoix-Saguenay. CLINICAL CASE:A patient with important psychomotor delay and non-progressive ataxia has been studied in our Service during the first years of life and his follow-up has been carried out until 30 years of ...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Pascual-Castroviejo I,Pascual-Pascual SI,Viaño J,Martínez V

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disorders of gait are a common problem in elderly people. It is estimated that over 15% of people aged over 65 years have disorders of gait. Disorders of balance are also common in old age, with increased risk of falling and lesions due to falls. Every year 20-30% of the elderly people living alone have falls. The cau...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Franch-Ubia O

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To standardize and to determine the structural validity of a conduct disorder self report questionnaire in adolescents. PATIENTS AND METHODS:One hundred ninety, 12 to 16 year old male participants from the different socioeconomic status were randomized selected from educational institutions of Medellin City,...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Pineda DA,Puerta IC,Arango CP,Calad OM,Villa MT

更新日期：2000-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The surgery of epilepsy is expanding considerably all over the world. It is becoming a standard treatment in patients who are resistant to conventional medical treatment. DEVELOPMENT:In this article we explain the methodology used by the authors and suggest concepts regarding the epileptogenous area. We a...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Wieser HG,Burcet J,Russi A

更新日期：2000-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT:Studies with conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) support the hypothesis that cognitive impairment in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients is related with the lesion burden. Patterns of frontal lobe cognitive decline were also found to be related with the corresponding regional lesion ...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Filippi M

更新日期：2000-06-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) of frontal origin is a form of partial status epilepticus which has rarely been well-documented. The inespecificity of the symptoms contribute frequently to its misinterpretation being the EEG the most useful tool to make an accurate diagnosis. CLINICAL CASE:We repo...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Fernández-Torre JL,González C,Sánchez JM

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The epilepsies of childhood are much more variable in expression and outcome than those of adults: the clinical and EEG features of epilepsy can change considerably with age. DEVELOPMENT:The neonatal epileptic encephalopathy, West and Lennox syndromes are present at different age, and each one shows a ste...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Rufo-Campos M

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To review current knowledge regarding the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy and the tolerance of topirimate (TPM) and describe the Spanish experience of the use of this drug in 224 patients of all ages. DEVELOPMENT:TPM is a new drug which affects practically all the mechanisms involv...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Herranz JL

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Since the 1980s, in relation to the spread of AIDS, there has been an enormous increase in cryptococcosis, a mycotic disorder which usually affects the central nervous system (CNS). This disease is caused by Cryptococcus neoformans, a microorganism acquired by inhalation of bird excrement. This germ produc...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Fernández-Concepción O,Ariosa-Acuña MC,Giroud-Benítez JL,Pando-Cabrera A,García-Fidalgo JA,Mestre-Miguelez R

更新日期：2000-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnetic resonance is the most sensitive para-clinical method available for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis since it shows changes in 95% of the patients with clinically definite multiple sclerosis. However, little correlation has been found, in different studies, between the parameters of magnetic resonance and t...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Rovira-Cañellas A,Alonso-Farré J,Río-Izquierdo J

更新日期：2000-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thymectomy is a surgical procedure which is generally accepted for treatment of myasthenia gravis. OBJECTIVE:To describe the long-term evolution of 217 myasthenic patients who had had thymectomies in the Hospital Clinico Quirurgico Hermanos Ameijeiras in La Habana, Cuba. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We determine...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Pérez-Nellar J,Negrín A,Llorens JA,Ferrá A,Pardo A,Parisi N

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To carry out a bibliographic review of articles indexed in MEDLINE over the past 20 years concerning the pharmacological treatment of agitation in head injury. DEVELOPMENT:Head injury may cause different behaviour changes, of which agitation is the most dramatic. The incidence of agitation after severe head ...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Bascuñana H,Villarreal I,Alfonso S,Bernabeu M,Terré R

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the last twenty years much work has been done to study the P300 in alcoholism. A systematically reduced amplitude, both in patients and in populations at risk (children of alcoholics) was found. Besides, studies on twins indicate that the waves of the evoked potentials are under genetic control. Furth...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Nácher V

更新日期：2000-04-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of an intra-arterial electroencephalographic recording and determine which patients obtain most benefit from this technique, to compare the results obtained using other recording techniques and to establish a standard for recording. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We made 64 intra-a...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： García-Asensio S,Guelbenzu S,Barrena MR

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review all the neurosurgical techniques currently used for the relief of pain. DEVELOPMENT:The techniques described range from the classical operations causing lesions, such as neurotomy, rhizotomy, cordotomy, mesencephalotomy, thalamotomy, hypothalamotomy, cingulectomy, leukotomy and hypophysectomy, to t...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Seijo-Fernández F

更新日期：2000-03-16 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors tend to occur in young patients, with partial complex partial seizures which is refractory to medical treatment. These are stable lesions, with defined histological features, specially with clinical data corroboration. CLINICAL CASES:The clinical, imagiological,...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Reis JL,Vasconcelos C,Rangel R,Xavier J,Barroso C,Melo-Pires M,Carvalho E

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT:The processing of faces and recognition of familiar faces involves activity in many regions of the brain: 1. The visual association cortex in the act of constructing the perceived object; 2. Hippocampus and frontotemporal regions in the process of comparing what has been perceived with reme...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Lopera F

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute vascular lesions limited to the midbrain can yield varied disturbances of eye movements. They are more often infarcts than hemorrhages. CLINICAL CASE:We present the case of a 49 year old, non-hypertensive man who presented with sudden onset of bilateral up and down gaze palsy. CT defined a unilatera...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Rodríguez-Gómez J,Colás J,Aragón A,Albo MI,Casado F

更新日期：2000-02-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We show the effectiveness of treatment with continuous intrathecal baclofen infusion in a case of hereditary generalized dystonia refractory to anticholinergics, tetrabenazine, pimozide, L-dopa, benzodiazepines and thalamotomy. CLINICAL CASE:A 26 years old female patient, when she was 11 years old began wit...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Grande MA,Chacón J,Trujillo A,García-Moreno JM,Bravo M

更新日期：2000-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To obtain better understanding of the neurophysiology of sleep and of depression, together with any relationship there might be between them. DEVELOPMENT:We review the mechanisms of action of the neurotransmitters involved in the sleep-waking cycle, and also the antidepressive drugs, concentrating on those ...

journal_title：Revista de neurologia

authors： Lorenzo JL,Barbanoj MJ

更新日期：2000-01-16 00:00:00