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A Waltregny

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Contribution of stereotactic brain biopsies to the diagnosis in several cases of dementia.

Early detection and precise diagnosis of dementias are important since they determine subsequent medical care. Presently the only way to classify these syndromes is by neuropathological examination. Between 1972 and 1988, 246 stereotactic serial brain biopsies were performed in 28 selected demented patients. Comparison between preoperative clinical diagnosis and histological finding gives the following results: the diagnosis has been confirmed in 32%, corrected or specified in 67% and stereotactic brain biopsies only showed unspecific pathological gliosis in 8%. This emphasizes the difficulties to assess precisely the diagnosis. This must be kept in mind when evaluating drug trials.

Adult↗
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[Stereotactic cerebral biopsy in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)].

Central nervous system (CNS) complications are currently described in patients with Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). CT-scan imaging is helpful in the description of the lesions. However, by CT-criteria alone, it is not possible to reliably distinguish toxoplasmosis from other CNS infections and from a primary CNS sarcoma. The authors consider that biopsy of the lesion is recommended to exclude other treatable diseases such as bacterial infections, tuberculosis, fungus and toxoplasmosis. Stereotactic technic gives the optimal precision and security.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
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Preliminary study of parenteral lorazepam in status epilepticus.

The authors report their experience with parenteral lorazepam in the acute treatment of 11 patients with EEG-confirmed status epilepticus. Ten adults and one 6-year-old child were injected respectively with 5 mg and 2.5 mg lorazepam. All of these patients exhibited prompt cessation of seizures both electrical and clinical. Some data indicate a longer lasting relief than that provided by an equal dose of diazepam.

Adolescent↗