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G Crivelli

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Third ventricle cavernoma associated with venous angioma. Case report and review of the literature.

A case of third ventricle cavernous angioma associated with venous angioma is reported. By a transventricular approach, the cavernoma was totally removed with successful preservation of the venous malformation. After review of the literature, the clinical characteristics and the surgical approach to third ventricle cavernous angioma are discussed; the importance of preservation of associated venous angioma is also underlined.

Adult↗

Intracranial cavernous angioma. Report of two cases in the same family.

We report two cases of intracranial cavernous angioma in members of one family and discuss our clinical and surgical findings in a further 10 cases of this lesion seen in the past five years. We stress the value of RNM, which supplies a precise diagnosis of nature, site and size, especially when the lesion is surrounded by a recent hematoma. NMR is especially indicated in suspected familial cavernous angioma, as in the cases reported.

Adolescent↗

Lumbar neurinoma associated with hydrocephalus. Case report.

The authors describe the rare case of a 50-year-old man with lumbar neurinoma associated with hydrocephalus. The complete neuroradiological study is presented. The various explanations about the pathogenesis of the hydrocephalus and the management of this condition are debated.

Humans↗

Occlusion of the carotid artery as presenting symptom of acute promyelocytic leukemia.

In a 44-year-old female acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) presented with abrupt onset of right hemiplegia and aphasia due to occlusion of the left carotid artery at bifurcatio. There was laboratory evidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Thrombotic complications are unusual in APL, even in cases with evidence of DIC. This report aims at underlying the important implication of a correct timely diagnosis in young patients presenting with stroke.

Adult↗

Intracranial neurinomas of the nerves of the jugular foramen. Report of 12 personal cases.

12 patients, 10 women and 2 men, were operated on for removal of a jugular foramen neurinoma. Removal was total in 11 cases and operative mortality was 16.6%. As there are no clinical or instrumental signs that permit sure distinction between these tumours and those of the cerebellopontine angle, only a thorough radiological study of the jugular foramen allows correct diagnosis. Often, however, the diagnosis is made during the operation.

Accessory Nerve↗

Solid supratentorial haemangioblastoma. Case report.

A rare case of solid supratentorial haemangioblastoma presenting in a 67-year-old female with psyco-motory lowering, dysphasia and mild haemiparesis is reported and the pertinent literature is reviewed. The distinction between angioblastic meningioma and haemangioblastoma with the non specific radiological findings of this supratentorial uncommon tumour in are also debated.

Aged↗

Associated cervical schwannoma and dorsal meningioma. Case report and review of the literature.

The association between spinal meningiomas and neurinomas without clinical signs of neurofibromatosis is very rare with only four cases reported in literature. A case of 70-year-old woman with a history of progressive paraparesis is presented. A cervico-dorsal magnetic resonance with contrast showed two tumors with different enhancement. The patient had examination negative for neurofibromatosis. At histological examination cervical schwannoma and a dorsal meningioma were found. The Authors debate the rarity of this association, the possible pathogenesis and the MR findings.

Aged↗

Intramedullary cervical cavernoma. Case report.

A rare case of intramedullary cervical cavernoma with complete neuroradiological examination is described. The Authors debate about clinical course, radiological examination and surgical indications.

Adult↗

Intraventricular subependymoma presenting as subarachnoid hemorrhage. Case report.

The Authors describe the case of an intraventricular subependymoma presenting as subarachnoid hemorrhage in a 42-year-old woman. The preoperative and postoperative CT-scans and Magnetic Resonance Images of this rare benign neoplasm are presented. The pathology, the clinical findings and the prognosis of this tumour are discussed.

Adult↗

Treatment and long-term follow-up results of prolactin secreting pituitary adenomas.

The authors have reported data on a retrospective study, carried out in order to evaluate the short- and the long-term follow-up results of transsphenoidal microsurgery for prolactin-secreting pituitary adenomas; and to point out the indications for an eventual additional bromocriptine treatment. Prior to surgery, the patients were tested according to the study protocol. Patients were grouped differently according to their adenoma size. We found a good correlation between adenoma size and hormonal values. The surgical treatment led to an immediate endocrine cure in 47 patients (48.9%), with the majority occurring in microprolactinomas. Post-operatively, the cure rate was maintained in 45 patients. The Authors deem the transphenoidal microsurgery the therapy of first choice for microadenoma and mesoadenoma treatment, especially whenever there is bromocriptine intolerance. On the contrary, in invasive macroadenomas, bromocriptine is a necessary additional therapy both to shrink large tumors sufficiently for subsequent transsphenoidal approach and in incompletely removed tumors or persistent hyperprolactinemia.

Adolescent↗