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Professor Rathke ’s gift to neurosurgery: the cyst, its diagnosis, surgical management, and outcomes
ConclusionOur results reflect the philosophy of a conservative surgical approach, designed to preserve normal pituitary function, and avoid DI, while achieving the maximal feasible resection. Evacuation of the cyst contents and meticulous sampling of the cyst wall when possible for histopathological diagnosis are crucial. The postoperative relief of symptoms and signs is gratifying, as are the overall rates of recurrence and outcomes.
Source: Pituitary - September 5, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research

Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome simulating pulmonary metastasis
Osler–Weber–Rendu syndrome, also known as hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), is an autosomal dominant disorder of abnormal blood vessel formation manifesting as telangiectasias and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). The criteria for the diagnosis of HHT are epistaxis, multiple telangiectasias at mucocutaneous surfaces, AVMs in larger organ systems, and a family history of HHT.1–3 Recurrent epistaxis is the most common presenting complaint. Cerebral AVMs occur in about 10–20% of patients with HHT, and are associated with high mortality and morbidity due to stroke or brain abscess. MRI is ...
Source: Postgraduate Medical Journal - February 15, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Pereira e Silva, J. L., Zanetti, G., Marchiori, E. Tags: GI bleeding, Genetics, Echocardiography, Stroke, Radiology, Surgical diagnostic tests, General surgery, Radiology (diagnostics), Ear, nose and throat/otolaryngology, Epidemiology Images in medicine Source Type: research