H. Dede, N. Bebek, B. Baykan, A. Gokyigit, C. Gürses
{"title":"Vagus nerve stimulation in adults with drug resistant epilepsy: efficacy, side effects and outcome","authors":"H. Dede, N. Bebek, B. Baykan, A. Gokyigit, C. Gürses","doi":"10.24165/jns.10193.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/jns.10193.17","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89802810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
İ. Kılıç, C. Erdoğan, I. Aydin, F. Gökçay, A. Yüceyar
{"title":"Combined central and peripheral nervous system demyelination: a case report","authors":"İ. Kılıç, C. Erdoğan, I. Aydin, F. Gökçay, A. Yüceyar","doi":"10.24165/JNS.10192.17","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/JNS.10192.17","url":null,"abstract":"Combined central and peripheral nervous system demyelination (CCPD) is a fairly new concept and our knowledge is restricted to several case series and case reports. We aimed to contribute to the literature with our experiences in the management of a patient representing both chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) and multiple sclerosis (MS) features. A 32-year-male patient presented with neuropathic compaints for one year and recent onset of optic neuritis with central demyelinating lesions. Clinical, electrophysiological and radiological response was achieved with corticosteroid treatment and relapsed after cessation. His second simultaneous CCPD exacerbation did not respond on intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) but responded well on intravenous high dose corticosteroid. Previous studies reported inadequate responses to high-dose corticosteroids and IVIG in the majority of patients with CCPD. It's estimated to be a unique disease beyond MS and CIDP with heterogenous features. We suggest that awareness of this steroiddependent condition may improve our knowledge in the pathophysiology and management strategies.","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2017-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88372103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ismail Ertan Sevin, C. Kızmazoğlu, G. Guvenc, M. Ermete, N. Yuceer
{"title":"Neurocysticercosis as a single lesion mimicking glial tumor","authors":"Ismail Ertan Sevin, C. Kızmazoğlu, G. Guvenc, M. Ermete, N. Yuceer","doi":"10.24165/jns.8810.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/jns.8810.15","url":null,"abstract":"Neurocysticercosis is a well known central nervous system parasitosis around the world. The tapeworm Taenia solium is responsible for this infection. However, a single brain lesion is rarely reported. The differential diagnosis of neurocysticercosis is very important because of its misdiagnosis with many different brain lesions. We have reported a patient whose neurocysticercosis is appeared as a single lesion mimicking glial tumor. A 44yearold female patient admitted to our hospital with seizure and headache A 7-8 mm single cystic lesion which has an enhanced periferic gadolinium and surrounded by perifocal edema in the right parietal lobe was determined at magnetic resonance imaging. The lesion resection was done through a right parietal craniotomy. The diagnosis of cysticercosis was confirmed by histological examinations. Neurocysticercosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the solitary brain lesions.","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81300994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Seong-Yup Jeong, Do Yeon Kim, Kwangseop Lee, Kwang-Bok Lee
{"title":"Formulation and validation of equation predicting amount of disc removed before microscopic discectomy","authors":"Seong-Yup Jeong, Do Yeon Kim, Kwangseop Lee, Kwang-Bok Lee","doi":"10.24165/JNS.8853.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/JNS.8853.15","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: During microscopic discectomy, knowing how much disc remains can be difficult if the ruptured disc has migrated upward or downward because of a limited microscopic field resulting from minimal laminotomy. The purpose of this study is to formulate and validate a primary linear equation that can predict the amount of herniated disc to be removed prior to surgery. Methods: Sixty patients (35 males and 25 females) who had radiculopathy by extruded, ruptured, or migrated disc from May 2010 to December 2012.Each patient underwent microscopic hemilaminotomy and discectomy on lumbar levels. Volumes of herniated discs were ascertained using MRI and a picture analysis communication system. The surgically removed part of the herniated disc was weighed using an electronic scale in the operation theater. A distribution chart was constructed using measured weights (Y axis) and volumes (X axis). Using a regression analysis model, the primary linear equation was calculated. A prospective study was conducted on 30 patients (22 males and eight females) to statistically validate the equation using the Wilcoxon matched pairs sign rank test. Results: The primary linear equation was Y=1.220X, where Y=predictable weight of removed disc and X=measured volume of herniated disc on MRI. The predictable weight of removed disc closely correlation with the measured volume of herniated disc on MRI (R2=0.818). Validation of this equation was excellent (Wilcoxon matched pairs signed rank test by Null hypothesis). Conclusions: The derived primary linear equation can predict the amount of disc to be removed prior to surgery.","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89234963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Ajayi, O. Azu, E. C. Naidu, A. I. Jegede, Ugochukwu Ifeyinwa Offor
{"title":"Histoarchitectural studies of the visual cortex following chronic administration of kolaviron and nevirapine in sprague-dawley rats.","authors":"S. Ajayi, O. Azu, E. C. Naidu, A. I. Jegede, Ugochukwu Ifeyinwa Offor","doi":"10.24165/JNS.7864.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/JNS.7864.14","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85913499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Akakın, Baran Yılmaz, M. Ekşi, N. Afşar, T. KiliÇ
{"title":"Venous Infarction Following Deep Brain Stimulation of The Subthalamic Nucleus","authors":"A. Akakın, Baran Yılmaz, M. Ekşi, N. Afşar, T. KiliÇ","doi":"10.24165/jns.7819.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/jns.7819.14","url":null,"abstract":"Deep brain stimulation has become a popular treatment modality for medically resistant movement and neuropsychiatric disorders. As the procedure becomes more widely used, complications are being more clearly understood. Postoperative venous infarction is one of the newly introduced complications. We present a postoperative venous infarction case of deep brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus, used in an advanced Parkinson's disease patient. Conservative approach was successful in resolving the signs and symptoms of the patient. Clinicians dealing with DBS should recognize this problem and should make intervention(s) to prevent unwanted consequences in a timely fashion.","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75314323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Consecutive coil migrations through solitaire ab stent during stent assisted coiling of an aneurysm: a case report","authors":"Kim Sanghyeon, Kang Myongjin, cho jae-hyung","doi":"10.24165/JNS.7801.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/JNS.7801.14","url":null,"abstract":"Endovascular treatment has been established as a safe and efficacious approach to the treatment of cerebral aneurysms. These stents provide support to decrease the risk of coil herniation. However, complications associated with stent-assisted embolization include aneurysm recurrence, stent migration, in-stent stenosis, and hemorrhagic and thromboembolic complications. Herein, we report a case of consecutive coil migrations into the distal middle cerebral artery (MCA) during stent-assisted coil embolization. F/U 1-month perfusion magnetic resonance imaging showed no hypoperfusion in the MCA territory.","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"178 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80017267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Akay, Mete Rükşen, Çetingöz Rıza, İşlekel Sertaç
{"title":"Systemic tumour metastasis to cerebral meningioma: literature review with a case report","authors":"A. Akay, Mete Rükşen, Çetingöz Rıza, İşlekel Sertaç","doi":"10.24165/JNS.8236.15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/JNS.8236.15","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"73 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84508556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advances in pathologic evaluation of malign glial tumors","authors":"A. Sav","doi":"10.24165/JNS.5675.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24165/JNS.5675.13","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50116,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neurological Sciences-Turkish","volume":"65 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86810456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}