Background Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) refers to the traction, compression, and low position of the spinal cord caused by various congenital or acquired factors. There are a few reports on pregnancy complicated by TCS. Case presentation A 28‐year‐old Chinese pregnant nullipara woman was born with open spina bifida, who had persistently symptoms of ...
Jing Lyu +4 more
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Coinfection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae and West Nile Virus in a Boy With Neurological Manifestations
Weakness is a common clinical manifestation that can emerge from a broad spectrum of medical conditions including certain infectious etiologies, complicating the diagnostic process. Both Mycoplasma pneumoniae and West Nile virus (WNV) have been documented to cause neurologic symptoms. The pathologic mechanism behind each differs; however, they can each
Kaleigh Perez +2 more
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Cauda equina tumor surgery: how I do it [PDF]
Background: Tumors of the cauda equina usually require surgery due to their impingement on neighboring nerve roots, often resulting in pain and neurological deficits. Method: The Authors first give a brief introduction on cauda equina tumors, followed by
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Introduction Intervertebral bridging ossification (IBO) occasionally occurs after balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) for osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVFs), contributing to stabilization. However, the predisposing factors remain unclear. This study aimed to identify preoperative factors associated with IBO formation. Methods This was a retrospective cohort
Toshiaki Maruyama +9 more
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Intradural Extramedullary Spinal Cord Metastasis of Breast Cancer in a Male: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Introduction Breast cancer in males is rare, accounting for just 0.5% to 1% according to World Health Organization data. This is the first reported case of IESCM from breast cancer in an African male, which makes it noteworthy. Furthermore, unlike previously reported cases in females, this case involved L1–L2 metastasis with sphincter ...
Hadi Mohammed Abdullah +3 more
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Risk Factors for Neurological Complications in Severe Spinal Deformity Surgery
A 52‐year‐old female patient with post‐tubercular kyphotic deformity who underwent one‐stage T8‐10 vertebral column resection via posterior approach. Final full spine x‐rays at the 12‐year follow‐up showed that correction and trunk balance were well maintained.
Xinwei Wang +7 more
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Conditional Electrical Stimulation in Animal and Human Models for Neurogenic Bladder: Working Toward a Neuroprosthesis [PDF]
Sacral neuromodulation has had a tremendous impact on the treatment of urinary incontinence and lower urinary tract symptoms for patients with neurologic conditions.
Powell, CR
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Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Astrocytopathy Based on a Two‐Center Chinese Cohort Study
ABSTRACT Objective Glial fibrillary acidic protein astrocytopathy (GFAP‐A) is a recently defined nosological form belonging to the class of autoimmune inflammatory disorders affecting the central nervous system (CNS). Here, we report the clinical and MRI characteristics, treatment, and prognosis of a GFAP‐A cohort from two centers in China.
Ti Wu +13 more
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Case Report: Hemorrhage into an Occult Spinal Ependymoma after Epidural Anesthesia [PDF]
Epidural anesthesia is a procedure which is well tolerated and has a low incidence of adverse events. In performing caesarean sections, regional anesthesia (spinal or epidural) is the preferred modality for anesthetic delivery.
Campbell MD, Peter G. +4 more
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Spinal involvement in mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome): presentation, diagnosis and management. [PDF]
Mucopolysaccharidosis IVA (MPS IVA), also known as Morquio-Brailsford or Morquio A syndrome, is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme N-acetyl-galactosamine-6-sulphate sulphatase (GALNS). MPS IVA is multisystemic but manifests
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