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Birua GJS, Sadashiva N, Konar S, Shashidhar A, Beniwal M, Vazhayil V, Shukla D. Surgical Outcome of Torcula Herophili Meningioma: An Institutional Experience. World Neurosurg 2024; 184:e765-e773. [PMID: 38354772 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Resection of meningiomas (THMs) at the torcular Herophili poses challenges to surgeons due to complex regional anatomy. The current study aims to evaluate factors affecting the extent of resections, progression-free survival, and the role of radiation. METHODS We did a retrospective study of all the THM patients treated at our institute between May 1987 and June 2022. The demographic data, signs and symptoms, surgical notes, postoperative details, and radiotherapy were gathered retrospectively. Survival analysis was done with Kaplan-Meier tests along with predictors of the extent of resection as well as recurrence. RESULTS A total of 39 patients qualified to be included in the study, with 10 male patients (male:female 1:2.9) and an average age of 50.8 years. The average follow-up duration was 75.9 months. Simpson's grade 2 excision was achieved in 19 (48.7%) patients, followed by Simpson's grade 3 excision in 17 patients (43.6%). Progression-free survival in subtotal resection was 60 months, and 100 months in gross total resection. Statistically, the extent of the resection was determined by the involvement of sinuses/torcula and the number of quadrants involved around torcula. A total of 16 patients received radiosurgery for the residual or small reccurrence of the lesion. Follow-up revealed reccurrence in 5 cases. CONCLUSIONS Torcular meningiomas are relatively uncommon, described in few reports, and represent a therapeutic dilemma. Though some experts recommend complete removal of tumor and reconstruction of the sinus, others suggest maximum safe resection, followed by radiosurgery. The present study reflects reasonable control of the residual lesion with radiosurgery after maximum safe resection.
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- Gyani J S Birua
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Goyal-Honavar A, Pateriya V, Chauhan S, Sadashiva N, Vazhayil V, Konar S, Beniwal M, Ar P, Arimappamagan A, B J, Natesan P. Factors Influencing Long-Term Outcomes of Single-Session Gamma Knife Radiosurgery in Large-Volume Meningiomas >10 cc. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg 2024; 102:109-119. [PMID: 38432224 DOI: 10.1159/000536409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Meningiomas are the most common primary intracranial tumour. Gamma knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is a frequently employed non-invasive method of treatment, with good remission rates and low morbidity in literature. However, the role of GKRS in the management of "large" meningiomas is unclear, with reported outcomes that vary by centre. We aimed to assess the factors that influence long-term outcomes following GKRS in meningiomas >10 cc in volume. METHODS A retrospectively analysed all patients with meningiomas exceeding 10 cc in volume who underwent GKRS between January 2006 and December 2021 at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru. Demographic, clinical, radiological, and follow-up data were acquired, and factors associated with progression following GKRS were assessed. RESULTS The cohort comprised 76 patients 29 males (38.2%) and 47 females (61.8%) with a mean age of 46.3 ± 11.02 years. Thirty-nine patients had been previously operated (51.3%). Meningiomas were most frequently located in the parasagittal region (26 tumours, 34.2%) and sphenopetroclival region (23 tumours, 30.3%), with mean lesion volume of 12.55 ± 5.22 cc, ranging 10.3 cc-25 cc. The mean dose administered to the tumour margin was 12.5 Gy ± 1.2 Gy (range 6-15 Gy). The median duration of clinical follow-up was 48 months, over which period radiological progression occurred in 14 cases (20%), with unchanged tumour volume in 20 cases (28.6%) and reduction in size of the tumour in 36 cases (51.4%). Progression-free survival after GKRS was 72% at 5 years, was significantly poorer among meningiomas with tumour volume >14 cc (log-rank test p = 0.045), tumours presenting with limb motor deficits (log-rank test p = 0.012), and tumours that underwent prior Simpson grade 3 or 4 excision (log-rank test p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS Meningiomas >10 cc in volume appear to display a high rate of progression and subsequent need for surgery following GKRS. Primary surgical resection, when not contraindicated, may be considered with GKRS serving an adjuvant role, especially in tumours exceeding 14 cc in volume, and presenting with limb motor deficits. Long-term clinical and radiological follow-up is essential following GKRS as the response of large meningiomas may be unpredictable.
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- Abhijit Goyal-Honavar
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, India
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Kakkar M, Patil JM, Trivedi V, Yadav A, Saha RK, Rao S, Vazhayil V, Pandya HJ, Mahadevan A, Shekhar H, Mercado-Shekhar KP. Hermite-scan imaging for differentiating glioblastoma from normal brain: Simulations and ex vivo studies for applications in intra-operative tumor identificationa). J Acoust Soc Am 2023; 154:3833-3841. [PMID: 38109407 DOI: 10.1121/10.0023952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023]
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Hermite-scan (H-scan) imaging is a tissue characterization technique based on the analysis of raw ultrasound radio frequency (RF) echoes. It matches the RF echoes to Gaussian-weighted Hermite polynomials of various orders to extract information related to scatterer diameter. It provides a color map of large and small scatterers in the red and blue H-scan image channels, respectively. H-scan has been previously reported for characterizing breast, pancreatic, and thyroid tumors. The present work evaluated H-scan imaging to differentiate glioblastoma tumors from normal brain tissue ex vivo. First, we conducted 2-D numerical simulations using the k-wave toolbox to assess the performance of parameters derived from H-scan images of acoustic scatterers (15-150 μm diameters) and concentrations (0.2%-1% w/v). We found that the parameter intensity-weighted percentage of red (IWPR) was sensitive to changes in scatterer diameters independent of concentration. Next, we assessed the feasibility of using the IWPR parameter for differentiating glioblastoma and normal brain tissues (n = 11 samples per group). The IWPR parameter estimates for normal tissue (44.1% ± 1.4%) were significantly different (p < 0.0001) from those for glioblastoma (36.2% ± 0.65%). These findings advance the development of H-scan imaging for potential use in differentiating glioblastoma tumors from normal brain tissue during resection surgery.
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- Manik Kakkar
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211015, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India
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- Department of Electronic Systems Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Karnataka 560012, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat 382355, India
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Beniwal M, Muthuchellappan R, Vazhayil V, Sharma P, Dn N, Anand Shravanthi D, Kumar HT, Philip M, Benegal V. Does Propofol Effect Site (Brain) Concentration Predicted by Target-Controlled Infusion Correlate with Propofol Measured in the Brain? An Exploratory Study in Neurosurgical Patients. World Neurosurg 2023; 179:e15-e20. [PMID: 37331472 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Total intravenous anesthesia with propofol can be administered by target-controlled infusion pumps, which work on the principles of pharmacokinetic modeling. While designing this model, neurosurgical patients were excluded as the surgical site and drug action site remained the same (brain). Whether the predicted set propofol concentration and the actual brain site concentration correlate, especially in neurosurgical patients with impaired blood-brain barrier (BBB), is still unknown. In this study we compared the set propofol effect-site concentration in the target-controlled infusion pump with actual brain concentration measured by sampling the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). METHODS Consecutive adult neurosurgical patients requiring propofol infusion intraoperatively were recruited. Blood and CSF samples were collected simultaneously when patients received propofol infusion at 2 different target effect-site concentrations-2 and 4 ug/mL. To study BBB integrity, CSF-to-blood albumin ratio and imaging findings were compared. The propofol level in the CSF was compared with set concentration using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. RESULTS Fifty patients were recruited, and the data were analyzed from 43 patients. There was no correlation between propofol concentration set in TCI and propofol concentration measured in blood and CSF. Though imaging findings were suggestive of BBB disruption in 37/43 patients, the mean (±standard deviation) CSF-to-serum albumin ratio was 0.0028 ± 0.002, suggesting intact BBB integrity (ratio >0.3 was considered as disrupted BBB). CONCLUSIONS CSF propofol level did not correlate with set concentration in spite of acceptable clinical anesthetic effect. Also, the CSF-to-blood albumin measurement did not provide information on the BBB integrity.
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- Manish Beniwal
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical Care, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurochemistry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurochemistry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biostatistics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Centre for Deaddiction Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Prabhuraj AR, Mehta S, Sadashiva N, Pruthi N, Arima A, Rao KN, Vazhayil V, Beniwal M, Shashidhar A, Birua GJS, Somanna S. Factors predicting recurrence in benign spinal nerve sheath tumors: A retrospective study of 457 patients from a single institution. J Clin Neurosci 2023; 114:158-165. [PMID: 37441931 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2023.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Benign Nerve sheath tumors (NST) comprise almost one-third of primary spinal tumours. The majority are sporadic. They have low rates of recurrence but an occasional recurrence may need re-surgery. The present study was designed to identify the variables that can predict the risk of their recurrence. METHODS A retrospective chart review was done including all the histologically proven benign spinal NSTs operated between 2001 and 2019 in our institute. Demographic, operative and postoperative follow-up data were recorded. Recurrence was defined as local reappearance after definite surgical excision or symptomatic increase in size of a residual tumour on follow-up imaging studies. Statistical analysis was done to determine the significant variables associated with local recurrence. RESULTS 457 patients with a median age of 38 years operated for 459 NSTs qualified for the study. The most frequent location of occurrence of tumours was found to be Low Cervical level (C3-C7 levels). Majority of Schwannoma were located intradurally while Neurofibroma were dumb-bell shaped and extradural. Most of the tumours had solid consistency. Post operatively, 7.7% patients developed complications. 7.8% tumours developed local recurrence after median period of 12 months. The patients developing recurrence were younger compared to nonrecurring tumors. On univariate analysis, male gender, Low cervical and Cervicothoracic junction location were associated with higher recurrence. On multivariate analysis, location at Cervicothoracic junction reached significance. CONCLUSION Overall recurrence risk among all NST was 7.8% with a median progression free survival of 36 months. The location of tumour at cervicothoracic location was the significant risk factors for recurrence of tumour in our study.
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- A R Prabhuraj
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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Deepika P, Deepesh KVV, Vadali PS, Rao M, Vazhayil V, Uppar AM. Computer Assisted Objective Assessment of Micro-Neurosurgical Skills From Intraoperative Videos. IEEE Open J Eng Med Biol 2023; 4:11-20. [PMID: 37057038 PMCID: PMC10089269 DOI: 10.1109/ojemb.2023.3257987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Goal: Conventionally, a surgeon's skill is assessed through visual observation by experts and by tracking patient outcomes. These techniques are very subjective and demands enormous time and effort. Hence, the aim of this study is to construct a framework for automated objective assessment of micro-neurosurgical skill. Methods: A mask region-based convolution neural network (RCNN) is trained to identify and localize instances of surgical instruments from the recorded neurosurgery videos. Then the tool motion and tool handling metrics are computed by tracking the detected instrument locations through time. Microscope adjustment patterns are also investigated via the proposed time based metrics.Results: This study highlights the metrics that could potentially emphasize the variance in expertise between a veteran and a novice. These variations include an expert exhibiting a lower velocity, lower acceleration, lower jerks, reduced path length, higher normalized angular displacement, increased bi-manual handling, shorter idle time and smaller inter tool-tip distances while handling tools accompanied with frequent microscope adjustments and reduced maximum and median intervals between adjustments when compared to a novice. Conclusions: The developed vision based framework has proven to be a reliable method to assess the degree of surgical skill objectively and offer prompt and precise feedback to the neurosurgeons.
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Yeole U, Prabhuraj AR, Arivazhagan A, Narasingarao KVL, Vazhayil V, Bhat D, Srinivas D, Govindswamy B, Sampath S. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Large Vestibular Schwannoma More Than 10 cm3: A Single-Center Indian Study. Skull Base Surg 2022; 83:e343-e352. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1729977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Introduction Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKRS) is an effective treatment for benign vestibular schwannomas (VSs). The established cutoffs have recently been challenged, as recent literature expanded the horizon of GKRS to larger tumors. Even though microsurgery remains the primary option for large VS, GKRS can provide reasonable tumor control and is more likely to avoid cranial neuropathies associated with open surgery.
Methods We analyzed patients with VS with volume exceeding 10 cm3 who underwent GKRS at our center from January 2006 to December 2016. Clinicoradiological and radiosurgical data were collected from medical records for statistical analysis. Follow-up was performed every 6 months with a clinical assessment along with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and audiometric evaluation in patients with serviceable hearing.
Results The study included 34 patients (18 males and 16 females) with an average age of 45.5 years. The mean tumor volume was 10.9 cm3 (standard deviation [SD], ± 0.83), with a median tumor dose of 12 Gy (interquartile range, 11.5–12) and a mean follow-up of 34.7 months (SD, ± 23.8). Tumor response was graded as regression in 50%, stable in 44.1%, and increase or GKRS failure in 2 cases (5.8%). Treatment failure was noted in five cases (14.7%), requiring microsurgical excision and a ventriculoperitoneal shunt post-GKRS. The tumor control rate for the cohort is 85.3%, with a facial preservation rate of 96% (24/25) and hearing loss in all (5/5), while three patients developed new-onset hypoesthesia. We noted that gait ataxia and involvement of cranial nerve V or VII at initial presentation were associated with GKRS failure in univariate analysis.
Conclusion Microsurgery should remain the first-choice treatment option for large VSs. GKRS is a viable alternative with good tumor control and improved or stabilized cranial neuropathies with a low complication rate.
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- Ujwal Yeole
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Vazhayil V. Artificial intelligence in neuropathology: Current status and future perspectives. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 2022; 65:S226-S229. [PMID: 35562153 DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_115_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023] Open
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Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have become a part of our daily routine. There are very few of us who are not influenced by this technology. There are a lot of misconceptions about the scope, utility, and fallacies of AI. Digital neuropathology is an evolving area of research. The importance of digital image processing stems from the rapid gains in computer vision and image processing that have happened in the past decade thanks to advancements in deep learning (DL). The article attempts to present to the audience a simple presentation of the technology and attempts to provide a context-based understanding of the DL process for image processing. Also highlighted are current challenges and the roadblocks in adopting the technology in routine neuropathology.
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- Vikas Vazhayil
- Department of Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Deora H, Mishra A, Gupta R, Konar S, Vazhayil V, Shashidhar A, Dwarakanath S. Paediatric chronic subdural haematoma: what are the predisposing factors and outcomes in management of these cases? Childs Nerv Syst 2022; 38:123-132. [PMID: 34487204 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05341-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) is a disease of the elderly population. Incidence in paediatric population is relatively uncommon. Child abuse, birth trauma, coagulopathy and shunt surgeries represent major causes. Major impact of the disease on life of patient due to recurrence and repeat surgical procedure is significant, not to mention the burden on health care system. MATERIAL AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed our institute data for chronic sub-dural cases for the past 10 years (2008-2018) and collected data on the demography, clinical features, metabolic workup, mode of treatment, recurrence rates, predisposing factors, laterality, hematoma characteristics and factors associated with recurrence in all cases with less than or equal to 18 years of age. RESULTS A total of 30 such cases were found in a period of 10 years (2008-2018). The mean patient age was 7.3 years (range 2 months-17 years), with 20 males (66.67%) and 10 females (33.33%). Raised intracranial pressure (n = 9) was the commonest presenting symptom in 30% of cases followed by seizures in 26.67% (n = 8). The previous shunt was the commonest predisposing factor seen in 43.33% (n = 13). cSDHs were unilateral in 56.67% cases (n = 17) and bilateral in 43.33% (n = 13). Burr hole craniostomy was done in 27 cases (90%), and conservative management was done in three cases (10%). Follow up was available for 27 cases (90%) with a mean follow up duration of 24 months. Recurrence rate was 30% (n = 9). Shunt surgery contributed to 77% of bilateral disease (p = 0.009). Child abuse was not reported in our series. CONCLUSION Presence of paediatric cSDH is alarming, and the physician should be alerted to look for underlying cause and rule out child abuse. Detailed metabolic, skeletal workup is required. Treatment of primary pathology should be the goal as CSF diversion is not the solution to all problems, but can definitely be the cause of all the problems.
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- Harsh Deora
- Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Neurosurgery, NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Doshi R, Sankar AR, Nagaraj K, Vazhayil V, Nagaraj C, Rao M. EEG Driven Autonomous Injection System For An Epileptic Neuroimaging Application. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2021; 2021:1480-1486. [PMID: 34891565 DOI: 10.1109/embc46164.2021.9629573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Seizure episodes are frequently observed for adults and children suffering from medically refractory epilepsy and the events remain debilitating unless treated with a more comprehensive approach. Ictal perfusion studies with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is one of the non invasive imaging modality that has been extensively used to adequately localize the seizure focus. Current practices include the tracer injection within a short time interval at the onset of seizure to generate desirable SPECT scan quality with accurate information on foci region. However, the onset of a seizure is a highly unpredictable event and also with added subclinical events, the overall procedure makes it difficult to administer the tracer manually within the ideal time frame.Hence a complete autonomous injection of radioactive tracer element without manual intervention is expected to offer a highly accurate epileptical focus region and aids in further management of the patient. Electroencephalogram (EEG) physiological signals in the preictal phase contain sufficient indicators to predict the seizure event. The proposed injection system works on the seizure prediction model from the EEG signals to release the dosage, making the system completely autonomous in action. The accuracy of the prediction model based on the publicly available seizure embedded EEG datasets was designed to achieve 94% accuracy, and the model was deployed on an edge system. The syringe based injection system was characterized to emulate dosage release action with minimum volumetric error, and low injection time, on predicting seizure Ictal event from the EEG signal. The proposed system is a step towards developing an autonomous injection system for epileptic neuroimaging applications in hospital settings.Clinical relevance- Autonomous injection of tracer dosage for obtaining accurate and high quality Ictal SPECT scan results is preferred over the manual operation in clinical and hospital residential settings as a part of pre-surgical evaluations. The EEG signal based early prediction of seizure ensures adequate time for radioactive tracer element to reach the brain cells and eventually helps to accurately localize the onset region of seizure in the brain. The EEG driven automated injection system for the noninvasive Ictal SPECT method is clinically important as a pre-surgical evaluation in MRI negative or discordant cases for further surgical actions.
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Rao S, Vazhayil V, Nandeesh BN, Beniwal M, Rao KVLN, Yasha TC, Somanna S, Santosh V, Mahadevan A. Diagnostic Utility of CUSA Specimen in Histopathological Evaluation of Tumors of Central Nervous System. Neurol India 2021; 68:1385-1388. [PMID: 33342873 DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.304072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Introduction Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA) is a technique used for the surgical treatment of tumors that aids the surgeon in highly selective tumor sampling with minimal injury to surrounding tissues. The utility of the tissue obtained from CUSA for histopathological diagnosis of central nervous system tumors is not as well-known as its surgical benefits. Even though a few studies have evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of CUSA specimen, these have dealt with very few cases. Methodology In this study, we nil analysed 73 cases of CNS tumors (glial and non-glial) where CUSA specimen was available for histopathological examination and compared with findings on conventional samples as gold standard. Results Most frequent types of artefacts induced by CUSA included tissue breakdown resembling necrosis, empty spaces in tissues, and crush artefacts particularly in cellular tumors, that interfered with interpretation. CUSA samples were found optimal for diagnosis of non-glial tumors (45/73), (mainly mesenchymal), wherein the diagnostic utility was comparable to the conventional samples. Difficulties were encountered in glial neoplasms, medulloblastomas and meningiomas. In glial neoplasms (28/73), accurate grading was not possible (9/28, 32%) utilising CUSA samples alone as necrosis and mitosis were not represented. Similarly in meningiomas, mitosis and brain invasion, essential for grading, was not recognizable in CUSA samples. In medulloblastomas, extensive crush artefacts interfered with diagnosis and histological subtyping making it mandatory to examine conventional tissue samples and CUSA. Immunohistochemistry results were optimal with CUSA tissue, wherever performed. Conclusion The greatest benefits of CUSA, is its ability to sample multiple areas enhancing the yield in heterogenous tumors like gliosarcomas and its utility in tumors at surgically inaccessible sites. As a policy, we recommend that it is beneficial that all surgically excised tissues including those from the CUSA bottle and suction be sent for histopathological analysis for optimising diagnostic accuracy.
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- Shilpa Rao
- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Chandrasekhar V, Vazhayil V, Rao M. Design of a real time portable low-cost multi-channel surface electromyography system to aid neuromuscular disorder and post stroke rehabilitation patients. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2020; 2020:4138-4142. [PMID: 33018909 DOI: 10.1109/embc44109.2020.9176058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Surface and needle-based electromyography signals are used as diagnostic markers for detecting neuromuscular disorders. Existing systems that are used to acquire these signals are usually expensive and invasive in practice. A novel 8 channel surface EMG (sEMG) acquisition system is designed and developed to acquire signals for various upper limb movements in order to evaluate the motor impairment. The real time sEMG signals are generated from the muscle fibre movements, originated solely from the upper limb physical actions. Intuitively, sEMG signals characterize different actions performed by the upper limb, which is considered apt for assessing the improvement for post stroke patients undergoing routine physical therapy activities. The system is designed and assembled in a view to make it affordable and modular for easier proliferation, and extendable to motor classifying applications. The system was validated by recording realtime sEMG data using six differential electrodes for various finger and wrist actions. The signals are filtered and processed to develop a machine learning (ML) model to classify upper limb actions, and other electronic systems are designed in the portable form around the patch electrodes. A classifier was trained to predict each action and the accuracy of the classifier was assessed across different usage of channels. The accuracy of the classifier was improved by optimizing the number of electrodes as well as the spatial position of these electrodes. The sEMG circuit designed has the capacity to characterize wrists, and finger movements. The improvement observed in the sEMG signals should benefit the physiotherapists to plan further protocols in the prescribed rehabilitation program.
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Chandrasekhar V, Vazhayil V, Rao M. Design of a portable anthropomimetic upper limb rehabilitation device for patients suffering from neuromuscular disability. Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2020; 2020:4708-4712. [PMID: 33019043 DOI: 10.1109/embc44109.2020.9176399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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An upper limb anthropomimetic rehabilitation device has been designed for patients suffering from a neuromuscular disability. The developed device has been designed as a wearable device and attempts to supplement all known functions of the human hand and fingers. The actuation of individual joints of the hand and wrist has been implemented by using DC motors interfaced to a control system. A pulley system was adopted to ensure a low device profile with the aim of maximising functionality in the affected hand. Both actuators and the electronic assembly are sited in the forearm assembly for this purpose. The device is designed to fulfill multiple roles. At its simplest instance, it is designed as a device for providing resistance training in patients suffering from reversible neuromuscular weakness. The device also aims to provide support as an exoskeleton device in patients suffering from partial but permanent neuromuscular weakness. The measurement of finger and wrist bending in axial and radial directions were investigated by an array of potentiometers mounted around the wearable device covering different joints of the fingers and wrist, and were further analyzed to characterize the range of the device. The system is a composite device with diverse functions fulfilling all the requirements of an upperlimb orthotic device. The device is planned to be part of a comprehensive exoskeleton device for quadriparetic patients in the future.
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Kulanthaivelu K, Lanka V, Chandran C, Nandeesh BN, Tiwari S, Mahadevan A, Prasad C, Saini J, Bhat MD, Chakrabarti D, Pruthi N, Vazhayil V, Sadashiva N, Srinivas D. Microcystic Meningiomas: MRI-Pathologic Correlation. J Neuroimaging 2020; 30:704-718. [PMID: 32521093 DOI: 10.1111/jon.12743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Microcystic meningiomas (MM) are a distinctive, rare subtype of Grade I meningiomas with limited radiological descriptions. We intend to identify unique imaging phenotypes and seek radiopathological correlations. METHODS Retrospective analysis of histopathologically proven MM was undertaken. Clinicodemographic profiles, imaging, and histopathological characteristics were recorded. Spearman rank correlations among radiological and pathological attributes were performed. RESULTS Twenty-eight cases were analyzed (mean age = 45.5 years; M:F = 1:1.54; mean volume = 50.1 mL; supratentorial n = 27). Most lesions were markedly T2 hyperintense (higher than peritumoral brain edema-a unique finding) (89.3%) and showed invariable diffusion restriction, severe peritumoral brain edema (edema index >2 in 64.3%), a "storiform" pattern on T2-weighted images (T2WI) (75%), reticular pattern on postcontrast T1 (78.6%)/diffusion-weighted images (DWI) (65.4%), hyperperfusion, T1 hypointensity (84.6%), and absence of blooming on susceptibility-weighted image (80.9%). Storiform/reticular morphology correlated with large cysts on histopathology (ρ = .56; P = .005753). Lesion dimension positively correlated with reticular morphology on imaging (ρ = .59; P = .001173), higher flow voids (ρ = .65; P = .00027), and greater microcystic changes on histopathology (ρ = .51; P = .006778). Peritumoral brain edema was higher for lesions demonstrating greater angiomatous component (ρ = .46; P = .014451). CONCLUSIONS We have elucidated varied neuroimaging features and highlighted pathological substrates of crucial imaging findings of MM. MM ought to be considered as an imaging possibility in an extra-axial lesion with a marked hypodensity on noncontrast computed tomography, markedly T2-hyperintense/T1-hypointense signal, and a storiform/reticular pattern on T2W/GdT1w//DWI.
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- Karthik Kulanthaivelu
- Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neuroimaging and Interventional Radiology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical care, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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Beniwal M, Mishra A, Narasinga Rao KVL, Vazhayil V, Nandeesh BN, Somanna S. Supratentorial Pure Cortical Ependymoma: An Unusual Lesion Causing Focal Motor Aware Seizure. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2019; 9:264-267. [PMID: 29725181 PMCID: PMC5912036 DOI: 10.4103/jnrp.jnrp_31_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Ependymomas usually arise from the ependymal lining cells of the ventricular system and central canal of the spinal cord. Supratentorial ependymoma is a rare entity with the variable clinical course. In a small number of cases, ependymoma arises from supratentorial parenchyma. Only a few cases are reported in the literature. We report a case of 3-year-old girl with left frontal mass. Total removal of the mass lesion was performed without any neurological deficit. Pathological examination of the excised tumor was consistent with anaplastic ependymoma. We have discussed management strategy of this rare entity.
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- Manish Beniwal
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Arati S, Chetan GK, Sibin MK, Bhat DI, Vazhayil V, Narasingarao KVL. Prognostic significance of factor XIIIA promoter methylation status in aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH). BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2019; 19:170. [PMID: 31315570 PMCID: PMC6637610 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-019-1146-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/01/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a life- threatening condition with high rate of disability and mortality. Apolipoprotein E (APOE) and Factor XIIIA (F13A) genes are involved in the pathogenetic mechanism of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH). We evaluated the association of promoter methylation status of APOE and F13A gene and risk of aSAH. METHODS For evaluating the effect of hypermethylation in the promoter region of these genes with risk of aSAH, we conducted a case -control study with 50 aSAH patients and 50 healthy control. The methylation pattern was analysed using methylation specific PCR. The risk factors associated with poor outcome after aSAH was also analysed in this study. The outcome was assessed using Glasgow outcome score (GOS) after 3 months from the initial bleed. RESULTS The frequency of APOE and F13A methylation pattern showed insignificant association with risk of aSAH in this study. Gender stratification analysis suggests that F13A promoter methylation status was significantly associated with the risk of aSAH in male gender. Age, aneurysm located at the anterior communicating artery and diabetes mellitus showed significant association with poor outcome after aSAH. CONCLUSION There was no significant association with APOE promoter methylation with the risk as well as outcome of patients after aSAH. F13A promoter methylation status was significantly associated with risk of aSAH in male gender, with no significant association with outcome after aSAH.
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- S Arati
- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore/Karnataka, Karnataka, 560029, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore/Karnataka, Karnataka, 560029, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, 411040, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, India.
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Vazhayil V, Rao M, Beniwal M, Sadashiva N, Lakshmi N, Somanna S. An Overview of Robotics in Functional Neurosurgery. IJNS 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1687715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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AbstractStereotactic techniques are used in a wide range of neurosurgical procedures. The procedures demand a high degree of spatial accuracy and minimal error. There are diverse functional surgeries that require stereotactic procedures, including deep brain stimulation, brain biopsies, and epilepsy procedures. Though the disease processes are diverse, all these procedures require accurate targeting of deep structures without visual guidance. The use of robots for stereotactic procedures is a natural progression in the surgeon's quest for higher accuracy and lower complications. This paper reviews the role of robots in stereotactic procedures and outlines current status of robots in stereotactic procedures. The shortcomings of current systems and an outline of an ideal stereotactic device are presented.
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- Vikas Vazhayil
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Saini J, Beniwal M, Somanna S, Deepesh A, N Rao KVL, Vazhayil V, Srinivas D. Spontaneous Closure of Dural Arteriovenous Fistula; A Visual Specter. Neurol India 2019; 67:1376-1379. [DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.271248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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K V L NR, Deora H, Vazhayil V, Tatineni S. Spontaneous Recovery of Complete Foot Drop in Case of Lumbar Disk Herniation: Catcher in the Rye? World Neurosurg 2018; 122:518-521. [PMID: 30266693 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.09.119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Foot drop is defined as inability to dorsiflex the foot at the ankle joint. Although a well-documented entity with a myriad of causes along the neuraxis, starting from parasagittal intracranial pathologies to peripheral nerve lesions, treatment has always remained uniform (i.e., elimination of the causative pathology. A conservative approach with complete recovery has never been documented with video evidence). CASE DESCRIPTION A 74-year-old female presented with dorsiflexion weakness of the left ankle secondary to a prolapsed disk at the L4-5 level. The duration of the foot drop was short (3 days). She was planned for surgery but kept under close observation considering the consistent recovery of the symptoms. To our astonishment she had rapid pain relief in the next 5 days. Motor power improved over 3 weeks, and she had complete recovery in 4 weeks. Video recordings were made to document the improved power at both stages. CONCLUSIONS Spontaneous recovery of complete foot drop is possible, and there is a role for the conservative management even with dense neurologic deficit in cases of lumbar disk herniation. Careful repeated examination is the key for conservative management before jumping to aggressive surgical intervention.
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- Narasinga Rao K V L
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Mycure Hospitals, Maharani Peta, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Suvatha A, Sibin MK, Bhat DI, Narasingarao KVL, Vazhayil V, Chetan GK. Factor XIII polymorphism and risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage in a south Indian population. BMC Med Genet 2018; 19:159. [PMID: 30185149 PMCID: PMC6126001 DOI: 10.1186/s12881-018-0674-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The rupture of a brain aneurysm causes bleeding in the subarachnoid space and is known as aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH). In our study, we evaluated the association of factor XIII polymorphism and the risk of Aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage (aSAH) in South Indian population. METHODS The study was performed in 200 subjects with aSAH and 205 healthy control subjects. Genotyping of rs5985(c.103G > T (p.Val35Leu)) and rs5982(c.1694C > T (p.Pro564Leu)) polymorphism was performed by Taqman® allelic discrimination assay. RESULTS In our study, Val/Leu genotype frequency was higher in control subjects (18%) compared to aSAH patients (9%).The Val/Leu genotype was associated with lower risk of aSAH (OR = 0.48, 95%CI = 0.26-0.88, p = 0.02). When compared with Val allele, Leu allele was significantly associated with lower risk of aSAH (OR = 0.55, 95%CI = 0.32-0.95, p = 0.03). In subtyping, we found a significant association of Leu/Leu genotype with the Basilar top aneurysm (OR = 3.59, 95%CI = 1.11-11.64, p = 0.03). In c.1694C > T (p.Pro565Leu) variant, Pro/Pro Vs Pro/Leu genotype (OR = 2.06, 95%CI = 1.10-3.85, p = 0.02) was significantly associated with higher risk of aSAH. The 564Leu allelic frequency in aSAH patients (36%) was higher when compared with that in healthy controls (30%) in our study. When allele frequency (Pro Vs Leu) was compared, 564Leu allele was found to be significantly associated with higher aSAH risk (OR = 1.36, 95%CI = 1.01-1.83, p = 0.04). (OR = 1.36, 95%CI = 1.01-1.83, p = 0.04). Regarding rs5985 and rs5982, significant association was found in the log-additive model (OR = 0.57, 95%CI = 0.33-0.97, p = 0.034; OR = 1.32, 95%CI = 1.00-1.72, p = 0.043). CONCLUSION These results suggest that 34Leu allele was a protective factor for lower risk of aSAH whereas 564Leu allele was associated with higher risk of aSAH in South Indian population.
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- Arati Suvatha
- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560029, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, 411040, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, 560029, India.
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Vazhayil V, Sadashiva N, Nayak N, Prabhuraj AR, Shukla D, Somanna S. Surgical management of colloid cysts in children: experience at a tertiary care center. Childs Nerv Syst 2018; 34:1215-1220. [PMID: 29488075 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-018-3760-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Colloid cysts are uncommon lesions in the pediatric age group, which most commonly occur in the fourth through fifth decades. The authors hereby report a series of 36 patients with colloid cysts in the pediatric age group. MATERIAL AND METHOD A retrospective chart review was conducted on all patients with colloid cyst who underwent surgery in our institute between November 2003 and December 2016 (13 years). Patients above the age of 18 were excluded from the study. They were analyzed based on clinical presentation, radiological findings, surgical approaches, and outcome. RESULTS There were 36 pediatric patients selected for the study. Age ranged from 8 to 18 years. The male-to-female ratio was 3.5:1. Headache and vomiting were the most common symptoms, and papilledema is the most common clinical sign. The mean duration of symptoms was 9 months (range 1 day to 5 years), but 27 (75%) of the children had precipitous symptoms just before presentation. Preoperative CT showed a hyperdense non-enhancing lesion in the majority of cases. Endoscopic excision was done in 13; 5 patients underwent transcortical transventricular excision, while transcallosal approach was opted for in 17 patients. In one patient, the colloid cyst could not be removed endoscopically and had to be converted to transcortical transventricular approach. Postoperatively, five patients developed CSF leak. They were successfully managed conservatively. One patient had operative site extra dural hematoma and underwent re-exploration, and two patients had transient hemiparesis which improved spontaneously. The median follow-up period was 9 months in the 30 available patients. Though no formal neuropsychological testing was done at follow-up, all children appeared to be doing well without memory disturbances. CONCLUSION Pediatric colloid cysts are less common and may show rapid deterioration. Timely surgery results in a permanent cure with minimum morbidity. The results of either micro neurosurgical or endoscopic operative excision of colloid cysts in children are excellent. All children who are symptomatic with raised intracranial pressure due to a third ventricular colloid cyst should undergo definitive surgery. There were no major permanent deficits in memory or disconnection syndromes observed with the limited anterior colostomy.
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- Vikas Vazhayil
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, 560029, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, 560029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, 560029, India
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Suvatha A, Kandi SM, Bhat DI, Rao N, Vazhayil V, Kasturirangan CG. Apolipoprotein E polymorphism and the risk of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in a South Indian population. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2017; 22:25. [PMID: 29213291 PMCID: PMC5708094 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-017-0059-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 11/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background The rupture of a brain aneurysm causes bleeding in the subarachnoid space. This is known as aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). We evaluated the association of apolipoprotein E (APOE) polymorphism and the risk of aSAH in a South Indian population. Methods The study was performed on 200 subjects with aSAH and 253 healthy control subjects. Blood samples (5 ml) were used to isolate DNA and genotyping was performed for rs7412 and rs429358 using a Taqman allelic discrimination assay. Statistical software R.3.0.11 was used to statistically analyze the data and a p value < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Results We found a significant association with the risk of aSAH in ε3/ ε4 genetic model (OR = 1.91, 95% CI = 1.16-3.14, p = 0.01). However, in the other genetic models and allele frequency, there was no significant association with the risk of aSAH. In subtyping, we found a significant association of ε2 allele frequency with posterior communicating artery (PCOM) aneurysm (OR = 3.59, 95% CI = 1.11-11.64, p = 0.03). Conclusion Our results suggest that APOE polymorphism has an influence on the risk of aSAH in this South Indian population, specifically in the PCOM subtype.
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- Arati Suvatha
- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029 India
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029 India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029 India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029 India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, 560029 India
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- Department of Human Genetics, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka 560029 India
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Rao KVLN, Beniwal M, Vazhayil V, Somanna S, Yasha TC. Occipital Intraosseous Hemangioma over Torcula: Unusual Presentation with Raised Intracranial Pressure. World Neurosurg 2017; 108:999.e1-999.e5. [PMID: 28951187 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.09.095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2017] [Revised: 09/13/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hemangiomas of the bone are benign, uncommon, slow-growing lesions accounting for <1.0% of all bony neoplasms. Intraosseous occipital hemangiomas are rare, and occipital hemangiomas presenting with features of raised intracranial tension are, with only 2 cases reported to date. CASE DESCRIPTION In this case report, we describe the unique case of a 30-year-old male patient presenting with raised intracranial pressure due to venous obstruction at the torcula. The patient underwent excision of the lesion and became symptom free. CONCLUSIONS Although these are benign lesions, they can have a varied clinical presentation. An understanding of the different clinical presentations and surgical nuances in excising such tumors can lead to early diagnosis and good patient outcome.
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- K V L N Rao
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Nimhans Campus, Bengaluru, India
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- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Nimhans Campus, Bengaluru, India.
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- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Nimhans Campus, Bengaluru, India
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- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Nimhans Campus, Bengaluru, India
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- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Nimhans Campus, Bengaluru, India
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Sadashiva N, Baruah S, Rao S, Mahadevan A, Rao KN, Vazhayil V, Somanna S. Eosinophilic Granuloma of Skull with Fluid Level and Epidural Hematoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Pediatr Neurosurg 2017; 52:41-45. [PMID: 27595542 DOI: 10.1159/000448047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 06/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Intracranial Langerhans cell histiocytosis commonly presents as skull lesions in children. An intratumoral cyst with fluid level and epidural hematoma occurring with eosinophilic granuloma is very rare. We report a 15-year-old boy who presented with a spontaneous epidural hematoma which was the result of a temporal eosinophilic granuloma. Multiple explanations for epidural hematoma in such cases have been discussed. Intratumoral hemorrhage followed by cyst formation and rupture may explain the pathophysiology of epidural hemorrhage formation.
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- Nishanth Sadashiva
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- Manjul Tripathi
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Sadashiva N, Rajalakshmi P, Mahadevan A, Vazhayil V, Rao KN, Somanna S. Surgical treatment of Langerhans cell histiocytosis of cervical spine: case report and review of literature. Childs Nerv Syst 2016; 32:1149-52. [PMID: 26753903 DOI: 10.1007/s00381-015-2989-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare condition, and even rare is cervical spine involvement. CASE REPORT A 9-year-old girl had neck pain, neck tilt and left upper limb weakness, occasional fever and positive family history of tuberculosis. Imaging showed C5 vertebral body collapse with epidural and prevertebral soft tissue collection causing cord and nerve root compression. The patient underwent C5 corpectomy and fusion. Histopathological was suggestive of LCH. She underwent radiotherapy and was asymptomatic at 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSION Despite the rarity of the condition, the possibility of LCH should be considered in such cases. When neurologic deficits are present, operative treatment should be considered.
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- Nishanth Sadashiva
- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560 029, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neuropathology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560 029, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560 029, India.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, 560 029, India
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Kannepalli NRVL, Yadav R, Vazhayil V, Somanna S, Pal PK. Ipsilateral Hemichorea-hemiballism in a Case of Postoperative Stroke. Tremor Other Hyperkinet Mov (N Y) 2016; 6:359. [PMID: 27127720 PMCID: PMC4825330 DOI: 10.7916/d8c53kqr] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 03/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background Ipsilateral hemiballismus refers to the rare occurrence of hemiballism developing on the same side of a brain lesion. Case report We describe a rare case of postoperative ipsilateral hemiballism in a patient who underwent pituitary adenoma resection and experienced a right internal cerebral artery territory infarct. We review the literature on hemichorea hemiballismus (HCHB) and explore various mechanisms for its occurrence. Discussion Only three cases of ipsilateral hemiballism have been described, and the exact pathophysiology remains unknown. A dominant left hemisphere with corpus callosal connections to the right basal ganglia is the most probable explanation for this unusual event.
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- Department of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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