World Neurosurg
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Review Case Reports
Completely Thrombosed Distal Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm Mimicking a Cavernous Angioma: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Distal middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms originate from branches of MCA distal to its main bifurcation or the peripheral branches. Distal MCA aneurysms are uncommon compared with saccular aneurysms, which develop along the proximal trunks of MCA. However, thrombotic aneurysms, characterized by organized intraluminal thrombus and solid mass, are frequently in the large and giant size range, whereas complete thrombosis of non-giant MCA aneurysms is very rare. ⋯ To our knowledge, this is the first report of a thrombosed distal medium MCA aneurysm that mimicked a cavernous angioma. The completely thrombosed aneurysm can be confused with intracranial lesions or cavernous malformations, which can have similar radiographic features without angiographic anomalies, so it is mandatory to consider the possibility of a thrombosed aneurysm for a correct differential diagnosis.
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Review Case Reports
Metastatic Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma of the Spinal Cord: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Alveolar soft part sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare, malignant soft-tissue neoplasm typically seen in young adults that possesses an unusual tendency to metastasize. Metastases to the intramedullary compartment of the spinal cord, however, are exceptionally rare and have not been described in the literature. ⋯ A review of the literature found that the reported case represents the first instance of primary or metastatic ASPS in the spinal cord. Metastatic ASPS should thus be included in the differential diagnosis in patients with known disease and neurologic impairment or back pain. Imaging of the spine should then be considered.
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We sought to compare the survival benefit associated with gross total resection (GTR) in World Health Organization grade II astrocytomas (A2) with those of grade III (A3) and grade IV (glioblastoma) astrocytomas. ⋯ In the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program database, GTR-associated survival benefit in A2 patients ≥50 years old resembled that observed in glioblastoma, while GTR in A2 patients <50 years old was associated with a distinctly more favorable survival profile.
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Multicenter Study
A New Type of Spinal Epidural Arteriovenous Fistulas Causes Spinal Epidural Hemorrhage: An Analysis of Five Cases and Natural History Consideration.
Spinal epidural arteriovenous fistulas (SEDAVFs) are peculiar and poorly understood lesions with a poorly understood natural history. They usually are subclassified into 2 types according to their drainage components. This study aimed to describe a new type of SEDAVFs that is featured with a unique drainage pattern and present our natural history hypothesis of SEDAVFs. ⋯ Our study reported a special type of hemorrhagic SEDAVF without an intradural drainage component or epidural mass effect. The key diagnostic clue was early opacification of spinal epidural venous plexus on spinal angiogram. We believe SEDAVFs may form at an early age and gradually develop with time. Different types of SEDAVFs may represent different developing stages of one disease, and our type may represent the early stage of SEDAVFs.
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Multicenter Study
Clinical Outcome after Extended Endoscopic Endonasal Resection of Craniopharyngiomas: Two-institution Experience.
The extended endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to the anterior cranial base is used for the resection of craniopharyngiomas. ⋯ EEA is effective for the surgical resection of craniopharyngiomas, resulting in high rates of visual improvement and low complication rates. Adjuvant radiotherapy is a useful method for tumor control after incomplete resection.