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Symptomatic cranial neuralgias in multiple sclerosis: Clinical features and treatment
30 November 2011
Abstract: In multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain is a frequent condition, negatively influencing the overall quality of life. Cranial neuralgias, including trigeminal, glossopharyngeal neuralgias, as...
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Lorenzo De Santi,
Pasquale Annunziata
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101-107
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The safety and feasibility of outpatient carotid endarterectomy
14 October 2011
Abstract: Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is one of the most commonly performed and studied surgical procedures for extracranial ischemic disease. Objective: The authors reviewed the outcome ...
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Curtis E. Doberstein,
Marc A. Goldman,
Jonathan A. Grossberg,
Heather S. Spader
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108-111
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Infrasellar craniopharyngioma
24 October 2011
Abstract: Object: Infrasellar craniopharyngioma (IC) is a rare tumor. This study aimed to investigate the clinical manifestations, treatment methods, and prognosis of IC, which invades the cranial bas...
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Xin Yu,
Rui Liu,
Yaming Wang,
Hongwei Wang,
Hulei Zhao,
Zhaohun Wu
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112-119
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Outcome of Chlamydia pneumoniae associated acute ischemic stroke in elderly patients: A case–control study
26 October 2011
Abstract: Background: Limited data exists about the role of Chlamydia pneumoniae elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke. Objective: To study the role of C. pneumoniae in elderly patients (age mor...
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V.C.S. Srinivasarao Bandaru,
Demudu Babu Boddu,
K. Rukmini Mridula,
B. Akhila,
Suvarna Alladi,
V. Laxmi,
Rammohan Pathapati,
M. Neeraja,
Subhash Kaul
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120-123
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Clinical and cellular characterization of two novel MPZ mutations, p.I135M and p.Q187PfsX63
24 October 2011
Abstract: Objectives: We report the clinical and cellular phenotypes of two novel MPZ mutations associated with CMT1B. Methods: The two families were evaluated clinically, electrophysiologically, and ...
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Kon-Ping Lin,
Bing-Wen Soong,
Ming-Hong Chang,
Wei-Ta Chen,
Jer-Li Lin,
Wei-Ju Lee,
Yi-Chung Lee
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124-129
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The neuropsychology of iNPH: Findings and evaluation of tests in the European multicentre study
24 October 2011
Abstract: Objective: Neuropsychological dysfunction is common in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). Shunt treatment is beneficial, some patients reaching complete or almost...
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Per Hellström,
Petra Klinge,
Jos Tans,
Carsten Wikkelsø
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130-134
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Feasibility of cerebral magnetic resonance imaging in patients with externalised spinal cord stimulator
24 October 2011
Abstract: Object: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a well-known treatment option for intractable neuropathic pain after spinal surgery, but its pathophysiological mechanisms are poorly stated. The goa...
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Maarten Moens,
Steven Droogmans,
Herbert Spapen,
Ann De Smedt,
Raf Brouns,
Peter Van Schuerbeek,
Robert Luypaert,
Jan Poelaert,
Bart Nuttin
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135-141
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Modified Lund concept versus cerebral perfusion pressure-targeted therapy: A randomised controlled study in patients with secondary brain ischaemia
31 October 2011
Abstract: Purpose: Secondary brain ischaemia (SBI) usually develops after aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) and severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Current approaches to managing these condit...
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Kemal Dizdarevic,
Alhafidz Hamdan,
Ibrahim Omerhodzic,
Elvedina Kominlija-Smajic
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142-148
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An analysis of related factors of surgical results for patients with craniopharyngiomas
07 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study was to retrospectively review the surgical results following gross total resection and partial resection with or without radiotherapy for craniopharyng...
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Xintong Zhao,
Xuxia Yi,
Haijun Wang,
Hongyang Zhao
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149-155
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A case of parakinesia brachialis oscitans
28 September 2011
There have been few described cases of hemiplegia with involuntary elevation of paralyzed arms while yawning, symptoms referred to as parakinesia brachialis oscitans . Brain imaging shows that lesions...
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Na-Yeon Jung,
Bo-Young Ahn,
Kyu-Hyun Park,
Chin-Sang Chung,
Duk L. Na,
Eun-Joo Kim
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156-158
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Neuroborreliosis mimicking brachial amyotrophic diplegia
13 October 2011
Neuroborreliosis in Europe usually presents with radicular pain while paresis is present in more than half of the patients . Rarely an isolated lower motor neuron syndrome may occur in the absence of ...
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Merijn P. te Lintelo,
Peter J. Koehler,
Ton H.J. van Diepen,
Roy Beekman
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159-160
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Crossed aphasia following an infarction in the right corpus callosum
17 October 2011
Abstract: A 68-year-old right-handed woman with no history of brain damage or familial left-handedness was admitted to our hospital due to the acute onset of speech difficulty; her speech was nonfluen...
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Masatoshi Ishizaki,
Hidetsugu Ueyama,
Yasuto Nishida,
Shigehiro Imamura,
Teruyuki Hirano,
Makoto Uchino
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161-165
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Slow progression and benign course of a primary malign melanoma of a lumbar nerve root
24 October 2011
Over 90% of malignant melanomas of the spine are metastatic. Rarely, however, a primary malignant melanoma may originate from the spine. In this setting, an intramedullary location is common. The rema...
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Ozan Ganiüsmen,
Füsun Demirçivi Özer,
Mesut Mete,
Nail Özdemir,
Ümit Bayol
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166-168
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Tanycytic ependymoma of filum terminale: A case report
07 November 2011
Abstract: Tanycytic ependymoma is an uncommon but well-recognized variant of ependymoma. Here we report a case of tanycytic ependymoma occurring at the region of filum terminale in a 44-year male who ...
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Neelima Radhakrishnan,
N. Suresh Nair,
Divyata Rajendra Hingwala,
T.R. Kapilamoorthy,
V.V. Radhakrishnan
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169-171
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A case of Powassan viral hemorrhagic encephalitis involving bilateral thalami
31 October 2011
Since McLean and Donahue discovered the Powassan virus in 1958, there have been approximately 34 cases of confirmed infection. This is the first case report to describe a serologically confirmed examp...
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Ellie Eun Ju Choi,
Robert A. Taylor
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172-175
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Idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis mimicking neurosarcoidosis
09 November 2011
The approach to a patient presenting with multiple cranial neuropathies is complex given the diverse number of causes including neoplastic, vascular, traumatic, infectious, autoimmune and inflammatory...
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Panos G. Christakis,
Duarte G. Machado,
Pooia Fattahi
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176-178
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Atypical cystic meningiomas arising from the trigeminal nerve: Surgical and neuroradiological consideration
21 November 2011
Reports on tumours originating from trigeminal nerve/Cavum Meckelii (CM) are scarce. Such neoplasms represent less than 0.5% of histologically proved intracranial tumours; among them approximately one...
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Michele Rotondo,
Raffaele D’Avanzo,
Massimo Natale,
Annamaria Porto,
Rossella Ferrara,
Assunta Scuotto
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179-181
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Atypical central neurocytoma of fourth ventricle with hemorrhagic complication during surgery in a child
09 November 2011
Central neurocytomas (CN) comprise only 0.25–0.5% of brain tumors. They mainly located in lateral ventricles. CN generally occur in young adults with a favorable prognosis and benign biologic behavior...
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Deepali Jain,
Subimal Roy,
Sandeep Chopra
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182-184
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Gamma knife radiosurgery for giant cell tumor of the petrous bone
14 November 2011
Giant cell tumor (GCT) is uncommon bone tumor, and the skull involvement in this tumor is very rare . This tumor frequently shows locally aggressive behavior , and a relatively high recurrence rate . ...
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In-Young Kim,
Shin Jung,
Tae-Young Jung,
Kyung-Sub Moon,
Woo-Youl Jang,
Seung-Jin Park,
Sang-Chul Lim
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185-189
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Management of symptomatic intrathecal catheter-associated inflammatory masses
07 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: Intrathecal catheter-associated inflammatory masses (CIMs) are a serious complication of implanted drug pumps. The goal of this study was to review our experience with CIMs, inclu...
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Nestor D. Tomycz,
Veronica Ortiz,
Kathryn A. McFadden,
Louisa Urgo,
John J. Moossy
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190-195
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Shunt overdrainage after mild head trauma
31 October 2011
Shunt overdrainage leading to subdural hematoma (SDH) formation is known to be one of the major complications of ventriculoperitoneal (V-P) shunt implantation . Shunt overdrainage after mild head trau...
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Bora Gürer,
Erdal Resit Yilmaz,
Hüseyin Hayri Kertmen,
Zeki Sekerci
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196-198
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