Clinical neurology and neurosurgery
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled TrialEarly prognostic factors related to progression and malignant transformation of low-grade gliomas.
Low-grade gliomas (LGGs) are infiltrative tumors characterized by slow growth. However, during early period, LGGs can progress and transform into a malignant pathology. We analyzed the prognostic factors for progression and malignant transformation in LGGs. ⋯ In LGGs, extent of removal associated with tumor progression. The pathology of astrocytoma, especially gemistocytic astrocytoma, was an independent prognostic factor for recurrence and malignant transformation.
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Nov 2011
Comparative StudyMR-based follow-up of the superior cerebellar artery after radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia.
To study with a non invasive method any potential radiological change on the superior cerebellar artery (SCA) in patients treated radiosurgically for classic trigeminal neuralgia (CTN). ⋯ SCA can receive a high dose of irradiation during radiosurgical treatment for CTN. This study does not confirm any vascular damage to the SCA after radiosurgery for CTN.
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Nov 2011
Comparative StudyWhat are the differences between younger and older patients with symptomatic small vessel disease?
Although typically linked to aging, small vessel disease (SVD) is also observed in younger adult patients, with common vascular risk factors (RF). We aimed to investigate features of SVD occurrence at an early adult age. ⋯ In our dataset, younger patients with SVD shared common vascular RF with older patients. In the group aged ≤55, better functional and cognitive status and less severe MRI changes were noted. However, a substantial number of younger SVD patients presenting with TIA or ischemic stroke had various deficits.
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Clin Neurol Neurosurg · Nov 2011
Long term outcome following mild traumatic brain injury in Moroccan patients.
To describe the symptoms of chronic post-concussion syndrome (PCS) and to investigate the relationship between the persistence of these symptoms and different aspects of social life (return to work, quality of life, sport and leisure activities and family relationships) in Moroccan patients with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), one year after the trauma. ⋯ In this study, a large proportion of persons who sustained a MTBI experienced persistent symptoms up to one year after trauma. MTBI might have significant and lasting impact on the quality of life, which is to be verified by further studies.