October 27, 2021
Educational Goals: Learners will be able to recognize the symptoms that may suggest a symptomatic brain aneurysm, order appropriate tests to confirm the diagnosis, and appropriately […]
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Studies
October 27, 2021
Collateral venous drainage into the orbit and skull base was observed (Figure A). After successful cannulation of the direct aperture between the right carotid artery and […]
October 27, 2021
October 27, 2021
Surgical resection was felt to be most appropriate given the extensive size not being amenable to radiation, degree of symptomatic mass effect, favorable accessibility and non-eloquent […]
October 27, 2021
An MRI (Fig. 1) demonstrated severe stenosis at C2-3 with cord compression secondary to significant thickened posterior ligament and facet arthropathy. The patient had a posterior […]
October 27, 2021
Genetic analysis of the tumor, ordered by NSPC neuro-oncologist, Jai Grewal, M.D., revealed mutations and chromosomal translocations suggesting responsiveness to particular chemotherapy regimens. Treatment with chemotherapy […]
October 27, 2021
Figure 1. Brain MRI showing tumor mass (TM) with cystic component (CC) and edema (T2-weighted MRI, left) in the lower brainstem and upper cervical cord. Mass […]
October 27, 2021
MRI of the lumbar spine (Fig. 1) demonstrated a grade 1-2 spondylolisthesis at L5-S1 with bilateral pars defects with significant L5-S1 foraminal compression. She had an […]
October 27, 2021
She underwent endoscopic transsphenoidal removal of the pituitary tumor, performed by Dr. Michael Brisman. Postoperative imaging showed the tumor was removed completely. Postoperative lab tests showed […]