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Atypical spinal epidural capillary hemangioma: Case report
Date of publication: 03-Oct-2018
Background:Hemangiomas are benign vascular malformations that can involve the spine. Pure epidural hemangiomas are rare and represent only 4% of all epidural lesions. Most hemangiomas are of the cavernous type; the capillary variant is atypical, and only ten cases have been reported in the literature.
Cerebrospinal fluid drainage and blood pressure elevation to treat acute spinal cord infarct
Date of publication: 21-Sep-2018
Background:Current management of acute spinal cord infarction (SCI) is limited. Lumbar cerebrospinal fluid drainage (CSFD) with blood pressure augmentation is utilized in the thoracic/thoracoabdominal aortic repair and thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) populations to increase spinal perfusion pressure.
A rare cause of thoracic cord compression
Date of publication: 21-Sep-2018
Background:The posterior longitudinal ligament (PLL) extends from the foramen magnum to the sacrum. In some cases, it becomes calcified/ossified; the term for this is ossification of the PLL (OPLL).
An unusual presentation of dystonia and chorea from intraventricular pneumocephalus
Date of publication: 21-Sep-2018
Background:Pneumocephalus is a common finding following intracranial procedures, typically asymptomatic and resolves within several days. However, in some cases, pneumocephalus presents with headache, encephalopathy, or symptoms of elevated intracranial pressure. Here, we present a case of iatrogenic tension pneumocephalus following endoscopic sinus surgery, presenting as abnormal involuntary movements resembling a movement disorder with choreiform movements.
Aneurysm of lenticulostriate artery in a patient presenting with hemorrhage in the caudate nucleus and lateral ventricle-delayed appearance and spontaneous resolution
Date of publication: 21-Sep-2018
Background:An aneurysm of distal lenticulostriate artery is very rare. The natural course and management of this rare aneurysm are not clear.
Myxopapillary ependymoma with anaplastic features: A case report with review of the literature
Date of publication: 20-Sep-2018
Background:Myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE) with anaplastic features is extremely rare, with only three case reports in the literature.
Compartment syndrome of lumbar paraspinal musculature after percutaneous pedicle screw fixation
Date of publication: 20-Sep-2018
Background:Compartment syndromes have been reported in nearly every anatomical area of the extremities. Similarly, in the lumbar spine, there is a risk of a compartment syndrome following either direct or indirect injury to the paraspinal muscles. In this study, we present a case of lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome after percutaneous pedicle screw fixation for a spine fracture.
Fusiform aneurysms: A review from its pathogenesis to treatment options
Date of publication: 20-Sep-2018
Background:This study aims to present the most important considerations when it comes to patients features, clinical presentation, localization, and morphology of the aneurysm and the treatments outcomes of the fusiform aneurysms.
Infrared thermography brain mapping surveillance in vascular neurosurgery for anterior communicating artery aneurysm clipping
Date of publication: 20-Sep-2018
Background:Infrared thermography (IT) is a noninvasive, real-time diagnostic method that requires no contact with the patient and has a broad spectrum of potential applications in neurosurgery. It has been previously demonstrated the high sensitivity and specificity that IT has to detect brain blood flow changes.
Prosthetic material degeneration over time as a possible factor in delayed recurrence of hemifacial spasm after successful microvascular decompression
Date of publication: 10-Sep-2018
Background:The effectiveness of microvascular decompression in treating hemifacial spasm is widely accepted. However, some experience recurrence of hemifacial spasm after successful decompression surgery. Especially, delayed recurrence more than 5 years after surgery is rare and the cause of this phenomenon is unknown.
