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The HealthAgents ontology: knowledge representation in a distributed decision support system for brain tumours [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
In this paper we present our experience of representing the knowledge behind HealthAgents, a distributed decision support system for brain tumour diagnosis. Our initial motivation came from the distributed nature of the information involved in the system
Saez, Carlos   +27 more
core   +1 more source

Stereotactic biopsies of brain lesions Biópsia estereotáxica de lesões encefálicas

open access: yesArquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, 2009
OBJECTIVE: In the majority of cases, the correct treatment of brain lesions is possible only when the histopathological diagnosis is made. Several deep-seated lesions near eloquent areas are not safely approached by the classical neurosurgical procedures.
Manoel Jacobsen Teixeira   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biopsy confirmation of metastatic sites in breast cancer patients:clinical impact and future perspectives [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Determination of hormone receptor (estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 status in the primary tumor is clinically relevant to define breast cancer subtypes, clinical outcome, and the choice of therapy.
Carmen Criscitiello   +38 more
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Accuracy and clinical utility of the compact micro-robot: a retrospective study of 95 cases

open access: yesFrontiers in Oncology
BackgroundRobotic platforms for stereotactic neurosurgery have evolved rapidly, but compact systems have not been clinically validated in large cohorts.ObjectiveTo assess targeting accuracy and safety of the compact micro-robot (Q300, 1.5 kg, three ...
Wen Wang   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation Mimicking Leptomeningeal Metastasis After Resected Lung Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report Highlighting Dynamic Diagnostic Reassessment

open access: yesCurrent Oncology
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation (CAA-ri) is a rare inflammatory subtype of cerebral amyloid angiopathy that may present with leptomeningeal enhancement on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), thereby mimicking leptomeningeal metastasis (LM)
Kodai Shigeyama   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

A preliminary study of the diagnostic efficacy and safety of the novel boring biopsy for brain lesions

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2022
Existing methods for biopsy of intraparenchymal brain lesions, including stereotactic biopsy and open block biopsy, have advantages and disadvantages. We propose a novel biopsy method, called “boring biopsy,” which aims to overcome the drawbacks of each ...
Toshihiro Ogiwara   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

A National Consensus Survey for Current Practice in Brain Tumor Management III: Brain Metastasis and Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Background: The Guideline Working Group of the Korean Society for Neuro-Oncology (KSNO) conducted the nationwide questionnaire survey for diverse queries facing to treat patients with brain tumor.
김세훈, 윤홍인, 장종희
core   +1 more source

SLIPPERS Reconsidered: Clinical, Radiological, and Pathological Overlap with PACNS—A Case Report

open access: yesReports
Background and Clinical Significance: SLIPPERS syndrome (Supratentorial Lymphocytic Inflammation with Parenchymal Perivascular Enhancement Responsive to Steroids) was first described in 2015 as a variant of CLIPPERS restricted to supratentorial regions ...
Inhar Esnaola Barriola   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Agent-Based Distributed Decision Support System for Brain Tumour Diagnosis and Prognosis

open access: yes, 2006
Brain tumours remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Europe. Diagnosis using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is non-invasive, but only achieves 60-90% accuracy depending on the tumour type and grade.
Mier, M   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Recent Advances in Liquid Biopsy of Brain Cancers

open access: yesFrontiers in Genetics, 2021
Brain cancers are among the top causes of death worldwide. Although, the survival rates vary widely depending on the type of the tumor, early diagnosis could generally benefit in better prognosis outcomes of the brain cancer patients.
Yunyun An   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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