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D R Reddy

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PubMed1989

[Fluorotic cervical spinal cord disease].

Skeletal fluorosis was reported as a disease endemic to an area in the Madras Presidency of Indian in 1937 and prior to this, it was known as an occasional disease. There are two endemic areas in India, one in Punjab and the other in Andhra Pradesh State. This disease is also endemic in some parts of China and Africa. The manual labourers are more frequently affected as they consume huge quantities of water with high fluoride levels. The cervical spine is often affected, manifesting as cord compression. Forty cases of fluorotic cervical cord compression, who underwent surgery are studied regarding their clinical features, radiological aspects and outcome following surgery. In selected cases of cervical fluorotic myelopathy, surgical decompression appears to be necessary and also rewarding.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

Meningiomas in childhood.

The clinical presentation and pathological characteristics of 18 histologically verified meningiomas in the paediatric age group are reviewed. There was a 1:1 sex ratio. Two children presented with seizures. The majority were supratentorial in location and large in size. In 4 patients, the meningiomas showed sarcomatous changes, while in 6 patients they were cystic.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1987

CT-findings in cystic meningiomas.

Cystic meningiomas are rare, about 10% occurring in children. Only 61 cases have been reported in the literature. Based on 6 of our own cases and the reports in the literature typical CT-findings are described and differentiating features from other cystic mass lesions discussed. If a tumour on CT shows a cystic component, is smoothly outlined, enhances markedly and is attached to the dura, then a preoperative diagnosis of cystic meningioma should be taken into account. This holds especially true if the patient is a child.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

Unilateral proptosis secondary to diffuse condensing osteomyelitis.

Osteomyelitis of the skull is an uncommon disease in the present days, mainly due to the advent of modern and more effective antibiotics. Hematogenous osteomyelitis is very rare. Osteomyelitis of the skull is usually not associated with sclerosis which is commonly seen in the rest of the skeleton. There are only few occasional case reports of condensing osteomyelitis wherein there was sclerosis of the bone associated with osteomyelitis of the skull and epidural abscess. An unusual case of diffuse condensing osteomyelitis of the skull producing unilateral proptosis is reported. The clinical, radiological features and microbiological aspects are presented. The proptosis was treated by excision of the bone behind the eyeball and thus relieving the proptosis and the impaired vision. The patient was given broad spectrum antibiotics for a period of two months. Further management problems are discussed.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

Cystic meningiomas in children.

Two cases of cystic meningioma simulating glioma, both clinically and radiologically, are reported and the literature is reviewed. The majority of cystic meningiomas in children are seen below the age of 1 year, with male preponderance. There is no relationship between cyst formation and histological type of meningioma.

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PubMed1986

Parasitic intracranial space-occupying lesions in children in India.

A study was carried out on parasitic intracranial space-occupying lesions in children in south India. Such lesions constitute a fraction of 1% of intracranial space-occupying lesions in India. This paper discusses three cases of cerebral and two cases of intradiploic cranial hydatid cysts, as well as six cases of cysticercosis, of which three were solitary cysts and the remainder were pseudotumors with visual deterioration.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1976

Paravertebral lumbar myelomeningocele: a report of three cases.

Three cases of lateral myelomeningocele in the lumbar region are reported because of their rarity. It is stressed that in these laterally placed cystic swellings spinal dysplastic conditions should be also considered. The literature is briefly reviewed.

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