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Aquaporin-4 and brain edema. [PDF]

, 2007
Aquaporin-4 (AQP4) is a water-channel protein expressed strongly in the brain, predominantly in astrocyte foot processes at the borders between the brain parenchyma and major fluid compartments, including cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood.
A Lehmenkuhler, Alan S. Verkman, AS Verkman, AS Verkman, D Wenzel, DK Binder, DK Binder, DK Binder, DS Prough, GT Manley, H Wen, HJ Reulen, HK Kimelberg, I Klatzo, I Roberts, J Badaut, J Hu, J Li, J Li, JE Rash, JE Rash, K Oshio, KI Auguste, M Amiry-Moghaddam, M Amiry-Moghaddam, M Elkjaer, Marios C. Papadopoulos, MC Papadopoulos, MC Papadopoulos, MC Papadopoulos, NR Saunders, O Bloch, P Agre, P Padmawar, PM Rodier, S Nielsen, S Saadoun, S Saadoun, T Ma   +38 more
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Predictors and outcomes of shunt-dependent hydrocephalus in patients with aneurysmal sub-arachnoid hemorrhage

BMC Surgery, 2012
Background Hydrocephalus following spontaneous aneurysmal sub-arachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is often associated with unfavorable outcome. This study aimed to determine the potential risk factors and outcomes of shunt-dependent hydrocephalus in aneurysmal ...
Wang Yi-Min, Lin Yu-Jun, Chuang Ming-Jung, Lee Tsung-Han, Tsai Nai-Wen, Cheng Ben-Chung, Lin Wei-Che, Su Ben, Yang Tzu-Ming, Chang Wen-Neng, Huang Chih-Cheng, Kung Chia-Te, Lee Lian-Hui, Wang Hung-Chen, Lu Cheng-Hsien   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nonsurgical treatment of obstructive hydrocephalus by face-down positioning: Report of four cases

Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 2020
Background: Transient obstructive hydrocephalus is a rare condition. Previous case reports have described spontaneous resolution of obstructive hydrocephalus, although the entire mechanism has not yet been clarified.
Takeshi Ogura, Kazuma Kowata, Mayu Nakajima, Hiroaki Neki, Shigehiro Oomori   +4 more
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Sensitivity of physiotherapy-based clinical tests in detecting change in gait and balance performance following a 50 mL CSF tap test in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
Background Cerebrospinal fluid tap test (CSF TT) is a key predictive method commonly used to identify candidates for shunt surgery in idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (iNPH), however, the sensitivity of this procedure is limited.
Kardelen Akar, Lena Kollén, Mats Tullberg, Hanna C. Persson   +3 more
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Hereditary hydrocephalus internus in a laboratory strain of golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus)

Animal, 2008
Golden hamsters of one common laboratory strain had a high incidence of hydrocephalus internus. When a severity score of hydrocephalus was used, a major autosomal recessive locus could be identified.
S.G. Gebhardt-Henrich, J.F. Edwards, T.R. Famula, H.-P. Lipp, A. Steiger   +4 more
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Intracranial tuberculous mass lesions treated with thalidomide in an immunocompetent child from a low tuberculosis endemic country: A case report [PDF]

, 2018
Rationale: Tuberculous meningitis is a highly morbid, often fatal disease. Patient concern: We describe a case of an Italian child. Diagnoses: we diagnosed early a Tuberculous meningitis complicated by the occurrence of hydrocephalus, stroke, and ...
Ajassa, Camilla, Caraffa, Emanuela, Ciardi, Maria Rosa, Lichtner, Miriam, Massetti, Anna Paola, Mastroianni, Claudio Maria, Russo, Gianluca, Vita, Serena, Vullo, Vincenzo   +8 more
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Communication and Language Profiles of Children Treated for Posterior Fossa Brain Tumors

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cognitive and language deficits are frequently reported sequelae of posterior fossa brain tumors (PFBT). Typically, delayed onset impedes prompt assessment and early intervention. This has devastating implications for quality of life.
Zara Sved, Meghan Hesse, Jennie Cusiter, Annabel Webb, Kimberley Docking   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus: associations between CSF biomarkers, clinical symptoms, and outcome after shunt surgery

Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
Background The neurochemical alterations in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) associated with the typical symptomatology in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) and their association with outcome after shunt surgery are unsettled.
Majd Saadaldeen, Anna Jeppsson, Per Hellström, Kaj Blennow, Henrik Zetterberg, Carsten Wikkelsø, Mats Tullberg   +6 more
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Levels of selected pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in cerebrospinal fluid in patients with hydrocephalus

Folia Neuropathologica, 2017
Cytokines are widely known mediators of inflammation accompanying many neurodegenerative disorders including normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). NPH is caused by impaired cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) absorption and treated by surgical shunt insertion.
Kinga Czubowicz, Mariusz Głowacki, Ewa Fersten, Ewa Kozłowska, Robert P. Strosznajder, Zbigniew Czernicki   +5 more
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Cryptococcal infection of the ventriculoperitoneal shunt in an immunocompetent patient [PDF]

, 2016
Patient: Male, 52 Final Diagnosis: Cryptococcal ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection Symptoms: Confusion • fever • Lethargy Medication: Amphotericin B • Flucytosine Clinical Procedure: Ventriculoperitoneal shunt removal Specialty: Infectious disease ...
Foong, Kap Sum, Lee, Ashley, Vasquez, Gustavo   +2 more
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