Is idiopathic intracranial hypertension without papilledema a risk factor for migraine progression?
The association of chronic migraine (CM) with an idiopathic intracranial hypertension without papilledema (IIHWOP), although much more prevalent than expected in clinical series of CM sufferers, is not included among the risk factors for migraine ...
Bilo L +4 more
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Dural Arteriovenous Malformations: A Review of the Literature and a Presentation of the JHN Series [PDF]
Dural arteriovenous malformations (DAVMs), also known as dural arteriovenous fistulas, are arteriovenous shunts from a dural arterial supply to a dural venous channel, typically supplied by pachymeningeal arteries and located near a major venous sinus.1 ...
Gonzalez, L. Fernando +5 more
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An eye on long‐duration spaceflight: Controversies, countermeasures and challenges
Abstract Space flight‐associated neuroocular syndrome (SANS) is a consequence of long‐duration space flight and is detected in two‐thirds of astronauts. In‐flight, this can cause a change in the refraction of the eyes, requiring graded hypermetropic ‘superfocus adjustable’ glasses, optic nerve head oedema and choroidal folds.
Vincent Wing Sum Ng +1 more
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Bilateral abducens nerve palsy due to septic thrombophlebitis. [PDF]
PurposeTo report a case of septic thrombophlebitis producing bilateral abducens nerve palsy.ObservationA 65 year-old woman with recent sinus surgery experienced the onset of horizontal diplopia during treatment for bacteremia. Computer tomography of head
Robbins, Shira L +2 more
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Updates on ophthalmic imaging features of optic disc drusen, papilledema, and optic disc edema
Purpose of review Optic nerve head elevation can be associated with vision loss. This review provides an update regarding key features of optic disc drusen (ODD) compared with papilledema from increased intracranial pressure and optic disc edema from ...
Yan Yan, Y. J. Liao
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Ischemic Stroke in Hypereosinophilic Syndrome: A Clinicopathologic Study of Two Cases
ABSTRACT Ischemic stroke is a rare complication of hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES). Manifestations of stroke in HES have been described in the radiologic literature; however the pathologic characterization of central nervous system (CNS) involvement in HES is limited.
Karina C. Martin +3 more
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Post-Partum Pituitary Insufficiency and Livedo Reticularis Presenting a Diagnostic Challenge in a Resource Limited Setting in Tanzania: A Case Report, Clinical Discussion and Brief Review of Existing Literature. [PDF]
Pituitary disorders following pregnancy are an important yet under reported clinical entity in the developing world. Conversely, post partum panhypopituitarism has a more devastating impact on women in such settings due to high fertility rates, poor ...
A Cénac +27 more
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Purpose Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) leads to optic nerve head swelling and optic atrophy if left untreated. We wanted to assess an easy to perform volumetric algorithm to detect and quantify papilledema in comparison to retinal nerve fiber
Michelle Dreesbach +9 more
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ABSTRACT Chronic suppurative otitis media is an easily managed condition with potential for severe sinus thrombophlebitis complications secondary to cholesteatoma, if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Diagnosis relies on the culture and sensitivity of the drained suppuration, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Abdullah Nadeem +8 more
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A middle cerebral artery ischemic stroke occurring in a child with a large prolactinoma. [PDF]
Pituitary adenomas are rare in children, and often present with symptoms of headache, nausea or emesis, visual disturbance, or hormonal hypersecretion.
Amara, Dominic +3 more
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