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CT and MRI findings of intra-parenchymal and intra-ventricular schwannoma: a series of seven cases
ObjectiveTo analyze the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of patients with intra-parenchymal and...
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Stereotactic radiosurgery for Koos grade IV vestibular schwannoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundStereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a well-established treatment option for Koos stage I–III vestibular schwannomas (VS), often used as the...
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Surgical outcomes in large vestibular schwannomas: should cerebellopontine edema be considered in the grading systems?
PurposeLarge (> 3 cm) vestibular schwannomas pose complexity in surgical management because of narrow working corridors and proximity to the cranial...
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A Rare Case of Extralaryngeal Schwannoma Arising from the Superior Laryngeal Nerve
Schwannomas are the most common neurogenic tumours arising in the parapharyngeal space. Usually they arise from the vagus nerve but rarely have an...
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Low apparent diffusion coefficient in an extracranial brain tumor: a case report
BackgroundMedulloblastoma is well known as the most common malignant brain tumor identified in children, frequently found at an intra-axial location...
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Efficacy of endoscopic management of primary central nervous system lymphoma: a multicentric study and literature review
IntroductionTo date, confined intra-ventricular localization of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) has been usually managed with open...
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Occurrence and management of postoperative pneumocephalus using the semi-sitting position in vestibular schwannoma surgery
BackgroundThe semi-sitting position in neurosurgical procedures is still under debate due to possible complications such as venous air embolism (VAE)...
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Postoperative epidural hematoma as a rare complication after intracranial tumor resection: a case series report and causes analysis
BackgroundTo review the treatment and the causes of postoperative epidural hematoma (PEDH) after intracranial tumor resection.
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Diagnosis and cardiac transplantation of a Carney syndrome-induced cardiac myxoma combined with dilated cardiomyopathy: a case report
BackgroundCarney syndrome is an uncommon autosomal disorder closely linked to mutations in the PRKAR1A gene. Skin lesions are the most pronounced...
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Risk of early failure of VP shunts implanted for hydrocephalus after craniotomies for brain tumors in adults
Risks and survival times of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts implanted due to hydrocephalus after craniotomies for brain tumors are largely unknown....
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Extensive anaplastic multi-centric ependymoma in a young adult: case report and literature review
BackgroundEpendymoma is a rare adult tumor that originates from ependymal cells of the ventricles and the spinal cord. The diagnosis and management...
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Infra-tentorial brain tumor subtypes in children and adults—surgical outcome in an ethnic population with a single regional tertiary center
BackgroundTo analyze clinically and radiologically the surgical outcome like residual disease, progression of disease, recurrence, disabilities,...
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Long-term risk of shunt failure after brain tumor surgery
Long-term risks and survival times of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts implanted due to hydrocephalus (HC) after craniotomy for brain tumors are...
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Changes to pediatric brain tumors in 2021 World Health Organization classification of tumors of the central nervous system
New tumor types are continuously being described with advances in molecular testing and genomic analysis resulting in better prognostics, new...
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The provision of neuro-oncology and glioma neurosurgery during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a single national tertiary centre experience
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant disruption in the provision of healthcare globally. The aim of this study was to assess...
