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Posterior clinoid meningioma: A case report with discussion on terminology and surgical approach
Date of publication: 11-Feb-2015
Background:Posterior clinoid process (PCP) meningiomas are rare lesions. In close proximity to these lesions are the perforators from internal carotid artery and the oculomotor nerve, which need to be considered while deciding the appropriate surgical approach.
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia caused by a complex neurovascular conflict: Case report and review of the literature
Date of publication: 04-Feb-2015
Background:Glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GN) is a rare condition characterized by severe, paroxysmal episodes of pain mainly localized to the external ear canal, pharynx, and tongue, usually caused by a neurovascular conflict between postero-inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) and IX cranial nerve. Sometimes there is also a compression of X c.n.
Superficial cortical landmarks for localization of the hippocampus: Application for temporal lobectomy and amygdalohippocampectomy
Date of publication: 03-Feb-2015
Background:Accessing the hippocampus for amygdalohippocampectomy and procedures such as depth electrode placement requires accurate knowledge regarding the location of the hippocampus.
External cortical landmarks and measurements for the temporal horn: Anatomic study with application to surgery of the temporal lobe
Date of publication: 03-Feb-2015
Background:The location of the temporal horn is important to neurosurgeons during procedures such as amygdalohippocampectomy and intraventricular electrode placement for temporal lobe seizure monitoring. However, sometimes the temporal horn is difficult to localize, especially without neuronavigation. The authors aimed to better localize this structure using superficial anatomic landmarks.
Bilateral assymetric epidural hematoma
Date of publication: 30-Jan-2015
Background:Acute bilateral extradural hematoma is a rare presentation of head trauma injury. In sporadic cases, they represent 0.5–10% of all extradural hematomas. However, higher mortality rates have been reported in previous series.
Carotico-clinoid foramina and a double optic canal: A case report with neurosurgical implications
Date of publication: 30-Jan-2015
Background:The lesser wing of the sphenoid is a clinically important structure, particularly with regard to its anatomical relationship with neurovascular structures including the optic nerve, ophthalmic artery, and internal carotid artery. Anterior clinoidectomy, a neurosurgical procedure utilized to access paraclinoid aneurysms and neoplasms, is often complicated by the presence of anatomical variants including the carotico-clinoid foramen and the accessory optic canal.
Fibro-osseous lesion of the cranium in an adolescent patient
Date of publication: 22-Jan-2015
Background:Fibrous dysplasia, ossifying fibroma, and desmoplastic fibroma are rare benign calvarial lesions, which can have local aggressive behavior. These tumors can present with similar clinical and radiologic characteristics making diagnosis difficult at times.
