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  • Brainstem Tumours

    Brainstem Tumours: Management and Treatment Brainstem tumours are a significant concern in both the pediatric and adult populations, with brainstem glioma (BSG) being the most common type. The brainstem is a critical part of the brain, controlling vital functions such as breathing, swallowing, and heartbeat. Because of its crucial[...]

    October 22, 2024

  • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis

    Lumbar Spondylolisthesis: A Common Disease of the Spine Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebral body slips forward over the one below it. The term ‘spondylolisthesis’ comes from Latin, meaning ‘slipped vertebral body.’ This condition often results from the general aging process, where the bones, joints, and ligaments[...]

    October 17, 2024

  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Of The Brain

    Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) of the Brain - A Treatment Protocol ! Arteriovenous malformation is an abnormal collection or tangle of blood vessels connecting the arteries and veins in the brain. The arteries carry the oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the brain, and the veins carry the oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs and[...]

    October 16, 2024

  • Tethered Cord ( Spinal Dysraphism)

    Tethered Cord Syndrome (Spinal Dysraphism) in Children - The Role of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Understanding Tethered Cord Syndrome In a healthy individual, the spinal cord is a flexible structure that moves freely within the vertebral canal. This movement accommodates growth and physical activities such as bending and stretching. However, tethered[...]

    September 19, 2024

  • Neurosurgical Devices In Vogue

    Neurosurgical Devices in Vogue Surgery on the brain is one of the oldest medical arts, dating back to the Neolithic (late Stone Age) period. In ancient Rome, Aulus Cornelius Celsus operated on depressed skull fractures in the first century A.D. Asia was home to many talented brain surgeons, and[...]

    September 18, 2024

  • Colloid Cyst – A Benign Cyst Of The Brain

    Colloid Cyst - A Benign Cyst of the Brain Colloid cysts are benign, epithelium-lined cysts that arise from the anterior part of the third ventricle of the brain. As the name suggests, these cysts contain a gelatinous or mucinous aterial within. Wallman first reported colloid cysts in 1858, and[...]

    September 9, 2024

  • Benign Intra Cranial Hypertension

    Benign Intracranial Hypertension: A Reason for Headache in Women Benign Intracranial Hypertension (BIH), also known as Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) or Pseudotumour Cerebri, is a neurological disorder characterized by raised intracranial pressure without the presence of a tumor, hydrocephalus, or other brain diseases. This condition arises due to impaired[...]

    September 6, 2024

  • Meningioma – A Benign Tumour Of The Brain

    Meningioma - A Benign Tumour of the Brain! Understanding Meningioma Meningiomas are tumors that arise from the meninges, the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The term “meningioma” was coined by Harvey Cushing, an American neurosurgeon regarded as the father of modern neurological surgery. Although meningiomas typically[...]

    August 29, 2024

  • Brain Metastasis

    Brain Metastasis Brain metastasis, also known as secondary brain tumors, occur when cancer cells spread from their original site to the brain. These tumors are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in cancer patients. They are the most common type of brain tumor, accounting for slightly more than[...]

    August 20, 2024

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