A Dorsally Located Endodermal Cyst in the Foramen Magnum Mimicking an Arachnoid Cyst: A Case Report
Conclusion: Herein, we review the past literature on this rare entity. An endodermal cyst in the cisterna magna tends to be less strongly attached and to show a cerebrospinal fluid-like component on magnetic resonance images that mimics an arachnoid cyst. The characteristics of dorsally located endodermal cysts may differ from those in other locations.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - September 14, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Spinal Cavernoma in an Infant: A Rare Pathological Entity with an Atypical Presentation
Conclusion: Although rare, spinal CM can present with bleed in very young children. It is imperative to identify the subtle clinico-radiological findings and suspect such lesions, as an early treatment portends a good outcome.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - September 7, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Postoperative Pain Protocol in Children after Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
Conclusions: Multimodal analgesia is an excellent alternative to PCA for postoperative pain after SDR. Actual analgesia is comparative to that of controls without the need for intensive care monitoring. Side effects of high-dose opiates were less frequent and required less medication. With the protocol, patients were safely treated outside the ICU.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - September 7, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor of the Conus Medullaris
Conclusion: AT/RT lesions of the conus medullaris are exceedingly rare and associated with extensive disease. We report a rare case of AT/RT with selective involvement of the conus medullaris, as well as describe the surgical, radiographic, and pathologic findings of this tumor.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - September 3, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Posttreatment Maturation of Medulloblastoma into Gangliocytoma: Report of 2 Cases
Conclusion: The maturation of medulloblastoma into a ganglion cell-rich lesion is very rare, with few well-characterized previous reports. Given the rare nature of this entity, it would be of great value to understand the process of posttreatment maturation and the genetic and treatment factors which contribute to this phenomenon.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - September 3, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
An Initial Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Magnetic Resonance-Guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery
Conclusion: Our data suggests that MRgLITT may be a cost-effective alternative to traditional surgical resection in pediatric epilepsy surgery.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - August 23, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Complex Cervicomedullary Junction Malformation and Hypoplastic Cerebellar Tonsils following Fetal Repair of Myelomeningocele: Case Report and Literature Review
Conclusion: It is possible that the clefting of the upper cervical spinal cord was undetected at preoperative MRI; however, this is unlikely given the antenatal images. It is our hypothesis that the malformation may have exhibited mechanical change after the repair, as the preoperative MRI showed only a Chiari II malformation without any of the complex abnormalities being present and the split cord was already there but not obvious. There are no existing reports of such a complex malformation following antenatal surgery in the literature. This should be further explored as more cases and trials become available.Pediatr Neu...
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - August 12, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Flow-Mediated Dilatation of the Brachial Artery for Assessing Endothelial Dysfunction in Children with Moyamoya Disease
Conclusion: FMD of the brachial artery may not be enough for determining endothelial dysfunction under general anesthesia in children with moyamoya disease.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - August 11, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Spinal Seeding Metastasis of Myxopapillary Ependymoma: Report of Three Pediatric Patients and a Brief Literature Review
Conclusions: We found a statistically significant relationship between SSM in pediatric MPEs and the intramedullary location, TF origin, and number of affected segments. Close clinical and radiological follow-up is essential for pediatric MPE patients.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - August 10, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Juvenile Psammomatoid Ossifying Fibroma of the Orbital Roof: A Rare Cause of Proptosis among Children
Discussion: This patient is a rare case of neurocranial JOPF and adds new features to the typical features already described for JPOF.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - August 5, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Magnetic Resonance-Guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for the Treatment of Nonlesional Insular Epilepsy in Pediatric Patients: Technical Considerations
Conclusion: This small cohort shows that insular ablation can be achieved safely with promising seizure outcomes in the short term.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - August 4, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Pediatric Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis with BRAF Mutation Affecting Sacral Vertebra: A Case Report and Disease Review
Conclusion: Accurate diagnosis with molecular markers is essential for a good outcome of LCH. Treatment of lesions at critical locations like skull base, orbit, or vertebral axis needs to be tailored to prevent permanent neurological deficits. Newer therapies in the form of BRAF inhibitors are on the way, but the efficacy and benefit need to be tested.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - July 31, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
Course of Urological Problems in Children with Spinal Dysraphism: Long-Term Follow-Up Results
Conclusion: The prevalence of urinary tract problems is high in patients with spinal dysraphism for whom early diagnosis is very important for both urologic and neurosurgical considerations. Early follow-up of urodynamics should be performed, and treatment should be carried out if necessary. Regular follow-up and appropriate treatment have positive effects on the quality of life of these patients and may also prevent the occurrence of severe renal dysfunction.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - July 17, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
High Prevalence of Gram-Negative Rod and Multi-Organism Surgical Site Infections after Pediatric Complex Tethered Spinal Cord Surgery: Preliminary Report from a Single-Center Study
Conclusion: Among children undergoing complex tethered spinal cord release, gram-negative and polymicrobial infections are a significant cause of SSIs. Although further multicenter data are needed, these findings suggest that standard antibiotic prophylaxis with cefazolin may not be sufficient.Pediatr Neurosurg (Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery)
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - July 16, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
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Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - July 16, 2020 Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research
