World Neurosurg
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The paper uses an optimized denoising algorithm, combined with spiral CT coronary angiography (CCTA) in conjunction with carotid ultrasound, serological markers relevance for the assessment of coronary artery disease was analysed early T2DM and coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients with coronary and carotid artery disease to provide diagnostic evidence. Papers selected from January 2017 to December 2019 in hospital diagnosed 95 patients CHD, CHD were divided into three groups (n = 45) and T2DM with CHD group (n depending on whether T2DM disease = 50), were compared coronary arteries, the degree of carotid lesions, high-sensitivity C- reactive protein (hsC-RP) and the difference of FFA. ⋯ CCTA display, T2DM with CHD in coronary plaque with soft plaque and mixed plaque mainly extensive coronary artery disease, carotid artery ultrasound prompted the more peripheral vascular plaque number, the more the number of diseased vessels, the more severe the disease. Joint CCTA Clinically, carotid ultrasound and hsC-RP, FFA level detection can improve the rate of diagnosis of T2DM with CHD, reduce false positives, should be widely applied.
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Schwannoma originating from the oculomotor nerve has been reported. However, meningioma originating from this nerve was unknown. ⋯ In such a case, tumor resection after GKS should be considered.
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Case Reports
Choroid Plexus Cyst of the Fourth Ventricle associated with Intermittent Obstructive Hydrocephalus: Case Report.
Choroid plexus cysts (CPCs) are a type of neuroepithelial cysts, benign lesions located more frequently in the supratentorial compartment. Symptomatic CPCs in the posterior fossa are extremely rare and can be associated with obstructive hydrocephalus. ⋯ Fourth ventricle symptomatic CPCs are extremely rare lesions, especially in the elderly. Their presence must be carefully evaluated as a possible rare cause of intermittent obstructive hydrocephalus. Even though cyst fenestration with restoration of the cerebrospinal fluid pathway represents the best treatment in the majority of cases, a more aggressive resection is sometimes necessary.
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We aim to elucidate the clinical characteristics of patients with primary spinal cord glioblastoma (PSC GBM) and prognostic factors for their outcomes. ⋯ Despite aggressive treatment, PSC GBM still has a dismal prognosis and leads to severe neurologic deficit. Age at diagnosis and duration of the preoperative symptoms were confirmed as prognostic factors, yet the role of adjuvant radiochemotherapy and extent of resection are still unclear, necessitating further research.
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Hematoma expansion (HE) is associated with poor outcome in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), but the impact on patients with an left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is unknown. We aimed to define the occurrence of HE in the LVAD population and to determine the association between HE and mortality. ⋯ HE occurrence appears to be similar in LVAD and non-LVAD patients. HE has a significant impact on LVAD ICH mortality, underscoring the importance of adequate coagulopathy reversal and blood pressure management in these patients.