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Intramedullary spinal cord tumors in pediatric patients presenting later with brain lesions: case series and systematic review of the literature
PurposeIntramedullary spinal cord tumors are an uncommon pathology in adults and children. Most descriptive studies of intramedullary spinal cord...
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma with cystic component similar to multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential: a rare pattern of cyst-dependent progression from multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential
BackgroundFor clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) with cystic component similar to multilocular cystic renal neoplasm of low malignant potential...
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Clinical characteristics and molecular mechanisms underlying bladder cancer in individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic review
BackgroundPatients with spinal cord injury have a relatively high risk for bladder cancer and often complicated with bladder cancer in advanced...
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Celiac plexus neurolysis in pancreatic neoplasm with celiacomesenteric trunk: a case report
BackgroundCeliac plexus neurolysis is an effective mode of long-term palliation of somatic pain in inoperable upper gastro-intestinal neoplasm. CT...
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Diagnostic management of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) in close interaction with therapeutic considerations
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN), a rare malignancy derived from plasmacytoid dendritic cells, can mimic both acute leukemia and...
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Cervical Spinal Cord Stimulation for Failed Neck Surgery Syndrome
Purpose of ReviewCervical spine pain with or without radicular symptoms is a common condition leading to high utilization of the healthcare system...
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Pathogenesis of spinal intramedullary lipomas: two case reports
BackgroundSpinal lipomas not associated with dysraphism are rare and have an unknown natural history. In this report, we describe two cases; they...
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Neurosurgical emergencies in spinal tumors: pathophysiology and clinical management
Whether they are spinal metastases or primary spinal neoplasms, spinal tumors cause a myriad of complications given their critical location. Spinal...
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Natural history and neuro-oncological approach in spinal gangliogliomas: a systematic review
To describe the natural history of spinal gangliogliomas (GG) in order to determine the most appropriate neuro-oncological management. A Medline...
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Post-operative complications affect survival in surgically treated metastatic spinal cord compression
PurposeThe prevalence of metastatic epidural spinal cord compression (MESCC) is increasing globally due to advancements in cancer diagnosis and...
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A novel lateral myelotomy approach for the treatment of lateral or ventrolateral spinal gliomas
ObjectiveTo describe a novel surgical approach in which myelotomy was performed lateral to the dorsal root entry zone (LDREZ), for the treatment of...
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Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm: a comprehensive review in pediatrics, adolescents, and young adults (AYA) and an update of novel therapies
Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare hematologic malignancy that can involve the bone marrow, peripheral blood, skin, lymph...
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Blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm and cerebral toxoplasmosis: a case report
BackgroundThe present case contributes to the limited literature on central nervous system involvement of blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell...
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The experiences and needs of metastatic spinal cancer family caregivers at home: a systematic review
PurposeFamily caregivers have high responsibilities for caring for persons with metastatic spinal cancer; however, understanding the experiences and...
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Application of rhBMP in spinal fusion surgery: any correlation of cancer incidence? A systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeSafety concerns regarding the application of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) have been highlighted in recent years. It is noted that both...
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A current review of spinal meningiomas: epidemiology, clinical presentation and management
PurposeTo provide an up-to-date review of the epidemiology, histopathology, molecular biology, and etiology of spinal meningiomas, as well as discuss...
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Use of intraoperative bone scintigraphy for resection of spinal osteoid osteoma
BackgroundThe location and proximity to the spinal cord in spinal osteoid osteoma can increase the likelihood of an incomplete resection....
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The efficacy of preoperative diffusion tensor tractography on surgical planning and outcomes in patients with intramedullary spinal tumor
PurposeThe aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of diffusion tensor tractography (DTT) of spinal cord on surgical planning and...
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Fibrocartilaginous embolism: a rare cause leading to spinal cord infarction?
PurposeFibrocartilaginous nucleus pulposus components herniation and embolism rarely causes acute ischaemic events involving the spinal cord. Few...
