The use of a bisphosphonate agent for GCT of the cervical spine showed potential therapeutic benefits as previously described for other osteolytic disorders. This finding could lead to further investigation on the role and true value of these drugs as possible adjuvants in the management of GCT of bone.
Introduction:
Acromegaly is associated with high morbidity, but still controversial impact on the overall quality of life (QoL).
Material and Methods:
We evaluated QoL using a generic (SF-36) and a disease-specific questionnaire (AcroQoL) in an acromegalic cohort.
Results:
Sixty-nine patients answered the questionnaires and had their records reviewed. In the SF-36 questionnaire, except for the Social Aspects domain, all others revealed a reduction in scores from 9.7 to 38.9%, when compared to the non-acromegalics. The cure was positively correlated with mental health (
P
= 0.023) and drug control was correlated with mental health (
P
= 0.023) and functional capacity (
P
= 0.013). In the AcroQoL questionnaire, the mean scores ranged from 54.7% to 72.8%. The use of antidepressants correlated with lower scores on the total AcroQoL (
P
= 0.039) and physical complaints (
P
= 0.003). The growth hormone value at diagnosis showed an inverse correlation with the total AcroQoL score (
P
= 0.014), Appearance Issues subscale (
P
= 0.081), and Personal Relations (
P
= 0.002). IGF-1 values at diagnosis and at the last visit showed no statistical correlation with any of the questionnaires.
Conclusion:
The finding of a reduction in QoL scores with both SF-36 and AcroQoL allows us to suggest this evaluation as part of the initial assessment and follow-up in acromegaly, to act globally on the individual's health condition.
RESUMOObjetivos: Analisar os resultados clínicos de uma série de pacientes com doença degenerativa da coluna lombar tratados com artrodese circunferencial com acesso minimamente invasivo intermuscular sem material cirúrgico especial. Métodos: Análise de uma série prospectiva de 12 pacientes consecutivos não-randomizados submetidos à fusão lombossacra de 1 nível para doença degenerativa. Avaliados os Índices de Oswestry 2.0 e a escala visual analógica de dor (VAS) no pré-operatório e seis meses após a cirurgia. A artrodese foi realizada por acesso paramediano bilateral entre os músculos multifidus e longissimus com o uso de afastador cervical simples com lâminas cambiáveis e implantes convencionais. Resultados: Houve uma melhora média de 3,6 pontos na VAS e 27,5 pontos percentuais no Índice de Oswestry quando comparadas as avaliações pré-operatórias e após seis meses de follow-up. As melhoras mais marcadas foram nos pacientes que apresentavam ciatalgia por hérnia discal associada à discopatia. Os quesitos do Índice de Oswestry que apresentaram melhor resultado foram a intensidade da dor e a qualidade do sono. Os que apresentaram pior resultado foram a capacidade de levantamento de pesos e a dor ao sentar. Não houve dificuldade adicional devido à técnica e ao material utilizado. Conclusões: A artrodese da coluna lombossacra por abordagem minimamente invasiva transmuscular pode ser realizada com afastadores cirúrgicos normais e implantes semelhantes ao da técnica tradicional sem prejuízo técnico ou no resultado clínico.
Objectives To present a series of aggressive hemangiomas of the institution, with a review of the management options described in the literature. Methods This is a retrospective survey of aggressive vertebral hemangiomas treated by the service in the last 10 years, with histological confirmation of the diagnosis and a minimum follow-up of 1 year. The case analysis and literature review were conducted with emphasis on treatment options for these injuries. Results Seven cases were found, three with pain and four with severe neurological deficits. Two patients were treated with open decompression, one with open decompression and cementation, one with open decompression and arthrodesis, one with biopsy and cementation, one with percutaneous biopsy, and one with open biopsy followed by decompression surgery. All patients underwent radiotherapy. There was a significant regression of presentation deficits, but one patient developed an irreversible deficit during treatment. There were no recurrences or late complications in the follow-up period. Conclusions Surgical decompression in patients with significant neurological deficit is a point of consensus in the literature. Subtotal resection followed by radiation therapy was effective in treating deficits and controlling pathology. Cases manifesting pain only can be managed with minimally invasive techniques, whether or not they are followed by radiotherapy. Level of evidence IV; Therapeutic study of case series.
The management of hydrocephalus associated with posterior fossa tumors in children has always been controversial. Studies show that 71%-90% of children with posterior fossa tumors already presented hydrocephalus on admission. Of these cases, 10%-62% will have persistent hydrocephalus after surgical treatment of the tumor. The shunt, although it is an important alternative for preoperative treatment in these cases is not without complications. Among the numerous complications identified by the literature, we highlight the most rare, intratumoral hemorrhage, upward transtentorial herniation and dissemination of neoplastic cells by the peritoneum. Medulloblastoma is considered the most common malignant pediatric tumor, comprising 15%-20% of all intracranial tumors in childhood. In addition, 5%-6% of primary or recurrent medulloblastomas may be associated with spontaneous bleeding and rapid deterioration. The bleeding presents with tumor swelling, extending to the ventricular system through the tumor capsule, increased intracranial pressure and upward transtentorial herniation. Tumoral hemorrhage associated with ventricular drainage for treatment of hydrocephalus in patients with medulloblastoma represents an extremely rare phenomenon. The endoscopy third-ventriculostomy (ETV) is known to be very useful in the treatment of intracranial hypertension preoperatively and prevent persistent postoperative hydrocephalus in cases associated with posterior fossa tumors, with efficacy superior to traditional ventricular shunts. We describe a case of intratumoral hemorrhage and upward transtentorial herniation associated with endoscopic third-ventriculostomy (ETV).
PALAVRAS-CHAVEMalformações arteriovenosas intracranianas, retina/anormalidades, hemangioma cavernoso, síndrome.
ABSTRACT
Unilateral retinocephalic vascular malformation syndrome (Wyburn-Mason or BonnetDechaume-Blanc) -Case report and literature review Wyburn-Mason syndrome or Bonnet-Blanc-Dechaume syndrome represents a rare congenital neurocutaneous disease, nonhereditary group of phakomatoses characterized by vascular abnormalities affecting the ipsilateral face, the vision's pathways and brain, was not mandatory the coexistence of three locations to confirm the diagnosis. It is believed that the disorder is attributed to a defect in development of
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