Neurol Neurochir Pol
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Neurol Neurochir Pol · Jul 2010
Case ReportsPrimary osteolytic intraosseous meningioma of the frontal bone.
Almost 1-2% of meningiomas are lesions described as ectopic or extradural meningiomas. Primary intraosseous meningiomas are a rare form of intra-bone tumours that account for approximately 67% of extradural meningiomas. A 41-year-old male patient presented with a headache and a bulge at the right frontal region. ⋯ Right frontal craniectomy was performed and the hyperostotic bone was resected. No invasion was observed at the dura. A calvarial defect was reconstructed during the same session with methyl methacrylate cranioplasty.
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Posterior microlaminoforaminotomy is a surgical treatment option for lateral cervical disc herniation. This approach avoids injury of vital structures lying in front of the cervical spine and preserves mobility of the treated spinal segment. The authors present the outcome of 20 patients operated on using this method. ⋯ Posterior microlaminoforaminotomy is safe and effective. Coexistence of osteophytes does not limit use of this technique. The risk of herniation recurrence and spinal instability is very low. The minimal invasiveness of this method allows faster return to normal life activities.
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Neurol Neurochir Pol · Jul 2010
Neuroform stent-assisted coil embolization: a new treatment strategy for complex intracranial aneurysms. Results of medium length follow-up.
We present detailed results of using Neuroform stent-assisted coil embolization to treat complex cerebral aneurysms over a three-year period. ⋯ Direct and midterm follow-up results confirmed that Neuroform stent-assisted coil embolization was a safe and effective technique in the treatment of complex cerebral aneurysms. Although clinically significant complications were uncommon and the evaluation at midterm follow-up is encouraging, further studies need to assess the long-term stability and durability of the stent.
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The red ear syndrome was first described by Lance in 1994. Since the initial description, approximately 60 cases have been presented in the literature. The syndrome is characterized by attacks of unilateral ear discomfort or burning during which the ear becomes red. ⋯ Some cases were idiopathic. We report a new case of red ear syndrome that responded to greater auricular nerve blockade. The literature on the entity is reviewed and a unifying pathophysiological hypothesis of this syndrome is suggested.