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A retrospective study of 23 patients with spinal tuberculosis (TB) was conducted, with special attention to the diagnosis and method of treatment. Computerised tomography (CT) was found to be the diagnostic radiological modality of choice. Triple therapy with the new anti-tuberculous drugs and posterior or posteriolateral decompression succeeded in decompressing the cord and eliminating the tuberculous lesion in all cases. The outcome was comparable to series where anterior decompression was adopted. None of the patients required spinal fusion. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate was the most consistent blood test in suggesting the diagnosis and was the best tool for evaluating a patient's response to treatment. The average hospital stay was only 17 days, which speaks favourably for the surgical management of tuberculous spondylitis.

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999663

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

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Tuberculomas of the brain can now be diagnosed readily with computerised axial tomography. A rare, biopsy proven case of a third ventricular tuberculoma is presented. Typical CT scan findings are discussed and management with drugs and minimal surgical intervention when necessary is stressed.

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999664

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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We report a case of Meningo-angiomatosis, a rare hamartomatous lesion of the cerebral cortex. The main clinical and pathological features of this entity are discussed.

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999665

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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An alveolar soft part sarcoma localised in the pituitary gland extended into the suprasellar region. Three years after surgical removal there was a recurrency in the occipital horn of the right cerebral ventricle. This type of tumour predominantly occurs in the limbs and has never been reported in the pituitary region.

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999666

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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The case of a 52-year-old patient with a fourth ventricle epidermoid is reported. The initial presentation included longstanding headaches, progressive anomalies of gait and slight impairment of mentation. CT showed a hypodense mass enhancing peripherally after contrast infusion. Brain auditory evoked responses (BAER) showed asymmetric increased latencies. At operation, total removal of an extensive fourth ventricle epidermoid was achieved. A delayed meningitis occurred postoperatively. Physical examination was normal at the 2 year follow-up and BAER were improved.The etiological and clinical features of fourth ventricular epidermoids are briefly reviewed. The diagnostic value of CT is emphasised but the possibility of CT-dense epidermoid cysts deserves a special mention. Total removal of the neoplasm is the theoretical aim of operative treatment, but this purpose may be harmful when the ventricular floor is involved by the capsule.

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999667

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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A case of disc prolapse expanding the lumbar spinal canal by eroding the dorsal aspect of the body of L4 vertebra is reported. Despite no previous reports this condition is not considered to be extremely rare.

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999668

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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A case of a skull fibrosarcoma compressing the right lateral sinus is presented as a rare cause of iniracranial hypertension.

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999669

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999670

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999671

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor

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More Dilemmas in the Management of a Neurological Patient: Charles Warlow&John Garfield (Eds) Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1987 212 pp., 20 illustrations,£22.50Neurochemistry—a practical approach: H. J. Turner&H. S. Bachelard (Eds) Oxford and Washington DC IRL Press, 1987 293 pp., 80 illustrations,£17.00 (softback)£26.00 (hardback)The Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Cerebrospinal Fluid: H. Davson, K. Welch&M. B. Segal Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1987 1013 pp., 541 illustrations,£120.00Surgical Neuro-Angiography 2. Endovascular treatment of cranio-facial lesions: P. Lasjaunias&A. Berenstein Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1987 434 pp., DM298

ISSN:0268-8697    

DOI:10.3109/02688698808999672

出版商:Taylor&Francis    

年代:1988

数据来源: Taylor