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Hydrops Fetalis*

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Hernia*

We report a case of disseminated calcific cysticercosis of brain, accompanied with marked hydrocephalus. Histopathologically, the calcific spots consisted of mummified scolex and bladder of cysticercus cellulosae with a diffuse calcification, but no area of cystic change were noted. Surrounding brain tissue showed a dense fibrous reaction and gliosis with little foreign body reaction.
Brain* ; Cysticercosis ; Cysticercus ; Foreign-Body Reaction ; Gliosis ; Hydrocephalus ; Urinary Bladder

We have experienced 10 cases of intracranial tuberculoma which were confirmed by CT scan in National Medical Center from Jan. '79 to Aug. '82. The analysis is based on 10 cases with intracranial tuberculoma on whom operation was performed in 7 cases and conservative treatment was done in 3 cases. Extracranial disease or a past history of tuberculosis are evident in half of patients. The common presenting features are intracranial hypertension and papilledema. These are usually located in the supratentorial region. The use of CT brain scanning can be of great help in diagnosis and follow up more than others. The current treatment consists of medical therapy such as combined antituberculous agents, but surgical exploration may be reserved for intractable seizure, suspected brain tumor and medical failure or severe intracranial hypertension.
Brain ; Brain Neoplasms ; Diagnosis ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Intracranial Hypertension ; Papilledema ; Seizures ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Tuberculoma, Intracranial* ; Tuberculosis

A rare case of chondrosarcoma of the skull in a 57 year old female is reported. The tumor was located in the right parasella region, extra-dural type. A plain skull showed amorphous calcific densities in the right parasella area. Right carotid angiogram showed a slightly opening of carotid siphon on lateral view. CT brain scan showed a irregular mottled calcific density in the right parasella area. Osteoplastic craniotomy on right frontotemporal area was performed for removal of tumor. Then, patient was improved markedly.
Brain ; Chondrosarcoma* ; Craniotomy ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Oculomotor Nerve Diseases ; Skull

A rare case of chondrosarcoma of the skull in a 57 year old female is reported. The tumor was located in the right parasella region, extra-dural type. A plain skull showed amorphous calcific densities in the right parasella area. Right carotid angiogram showed a slightly opening of carotid siphon on lateral view. CT brain scan showed a irregular mottled calcific density in the right parasella area. Osteoplastic craniotomy on right frontotemporal area was performed for removal of tumor. Then, patient was improved markedly.
Brain ; Chondrosarcoma* ; Craniotomy ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Oculomotor Nerve Diseases ; Skull

Some aneurysms with peculiar shapes, large sized or in unusual location cannot be obliterated by ordinary methods. We present four cases using two kinds of fenestrated clips. There were 4 aneurysms in the 4 patients:3 saccular and 1 fusiform aneurysm. Two aneurysms were located in anterior communicating artery, one left carotico-opthalmic artery, and one distal middle cerebral artery. All of the aneurysms were successfully obliterated. Our results suggest that the various shape of fenestrated clips may be benefit for clipping difficult aneurysms, which would not be clipped with ordinary one.
Aneurysm ; Arteries ; Intracranial Aneurysm* ; Middle Cerebral Artery

The authors describe the case of a man who presented with T2-T3 disc herniation. The lesion was successfully identified by computed tomography with iopamidol myelogram and other radiological examinations. A posterolateral approach was tried and made successful result by the aids of microsurgical divices.
Iopamidol

The mortality rate of aneurysmal surgery had recently been reduced due to modern microsurgical technique and refinement of the timing of operation. Despite recovery without neurological deficits, many patients remain with emotional and psychological sequelae postoperatively. We evaluated 33 patients, operated on intracranial aneurysm for recent 2 years, about quality of life and degree of cognitive function. For proper evaluation of outcome of aneurysmal surgery, in addition to the neurological outcome, psychological aspects must be considered.
Aneurysm ; Humans ; Intracranial Aneurysm* ; Mortality ; Quality of Life

Carotid body tumor is uncommon and has been a source of fear and curiosity to the surgeon for many years. This puzzling tumor attaches itself so intimately to the carotid artery system that its routine removal is often associated with serious consequences. The justification for its extirpation has been debated vigorously. Recently, we have experienced a case of carotid body tumor and obtained good result after total removal. We report our case with a brief review of the articles.
Carotid Arteries ; Carotid Body Tumor* ; Carotid Body* ; Exploratory Behavior