Neurosciences
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To present the characteristics of neuropathic pain in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). ⋯ This study provides characteristics of neuropathic pain in a group of individuals with chronic SCI. Further large prospective studies are needed to determine the association between lesion level, completeness of injury, and region of pain.
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Case Reports
Novel compound heterozygous mutations in MCPH1 gene causes primary microcephaly in Saudi family.
To identify genetic variation involved in primary microcephaly. ⋯ We found novel compound heterozygous mutation in Saudi family that will help to build database for genetic mutations in population and pave way to devise strategies to tackle such disorders in future.
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Case Reports
Migration of the distal catheter of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt in hydrocephalus patients.
Distal catheter migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) is a rare but serious complication. It is usually asymptomatic. ⋯ We also reviewed and analyzed the literature for similar cases of complete extrusion of the distal end of a VPS catheter, through an intact or a potential weakness in the body wall, in the last 20 years. From the reviewed literature, we did not observe any difference (p>0.05) in the incidence of this complication between cases with an intact or a potential weakness in the body wall.
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To determine the incidence, risk factors and outcomes of early post-craniotomy seizures. ⋯ Early seizures were common after craniotomy for primary brain tumor resection, but were not associated with worse outcomes. Preoperative seizures and smaller tumor size were independent risk factors.