World Neurosurg
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Meralgia paresthetica is a mononeuropathy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) caused by compression around the inguinal ligament. We report a surgical alternative for the treatment of meralgia paresthetica under local anesthesia and its outcomes. ⋯ Symptoms of meralgia paresthetica can resemble those of a lumbosacral disorder. Microsurgical deep decompression under local anesthesia produces good surgical outcomes. The use of local anesthesia contributes not only to reduction of pain during surgery but also eliminates excessive surgical procedures and reduces the duration of hospital stay.
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Case Reports
Successful Management of Angiographically Occult Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula with Multiple Draining Veins.
Spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (SDAVFs) are the most common type of spinal arteriovenous malformation and frequently cause progressive myelopathy. Early detection and surgical or endovascular intervention are important to preventing permanent neurologic impairment. ⋯ Here we report a case of an angiographically occult SDAVF, which was localized using magnetic resonance angiography. The lesion was successfully treated by direct surgery.
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Atraumatic acute subdural hematoma (ASDH) associated with moyamoya disease (MMD) is rare, and only a few studies have reported the bleeding origin. We present a case of atraumatic ASDH attributable to a transdural anastomosis that developed owing to the compensatory mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of advanced MMD. This is the first case of life-threatening atraumatic ASDH associated with MMD in which the rupture point was clearly visualized using a 3-dimensional rotational reconstructed image. ⋯ Atraumatic ASDH associated with MMD is a rare type of hemorrhagic MMD, and a 3-dimensional-rotational reconstructed image was useful to confirm the origin of the bleeding. The transdural anastomosis development most likely correlates with the occurrence of any type of hemorrhagic MMD. We should consider that the transdural anastomosis collapse can cause a life-threatening atraumatic ASDH and should plan a surgical strategy carefully so as not to destroy collateral supply through the transdural anastomosis in such cases.
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Known facts are that a long period of central catheterization or hemodialysis causes central venous occlusion or stenosis and its further development brings about superior vena cava syndrome. Major symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome include venous congestion caused by the occlusion or stenosis of the central vein in the sites of the head, face, neck, and upper extremity. Clinical manifestations of superior vena cava syndrome are less likely to cause intracranial hypertension, and intracranial venous hypertension does not appear to be a clinical symptom of cavernous sinus-dural arteriovenous fistula. ⋯ In our case, the clinical manifestations of superior vena cava syndrome seemed to be cavernous sinus-dural arteriovenous fistula and symptoms disappeared when resolving central vein stenosis. We report a case of superior vena cava syndrome with atypical clinical features.
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Case Reports
Imaging-Ambiguous Lesions of Meckel's Cave-Utility of Endoscopic Endonasal Transpterygoid Biopsy.
Meckel's cave is a dural-lined cavity in the middle fossa skull base in which lies the Gasserian ganglion, a potential site for tumors and inflammatory lesions. A variety of lesions can be predominantly isolated to Meckel's cave, including extension from head and neck cancers, other malignant tumors, as well as benign lesions. Clinical presentation and imaging findings are often insufficient to establish a diagnosis. Hence, histologic confirmation is required to determine the appropriate treatment strategy. Several surgical approaches have been used to reach this deep-seated area, often with significant morbidity and prolonged recovery. Given advancements in endoscopy and greater facility with the technique, the endoscopic endonasal approach has been used increasingly to reach lesions in the region. ⋯ We explore not only the relevance of this approach in the armamentarium of the modern skull-base surgeon but also its limitations and conclude that the endoscopic endonasal approach provides a safe and relatively direct, minimally invasive corridor to many lesions of Meckel's cave.