World Neurosurg
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Case Reports
Long-term Progression of a Residual Cerebral Amyloidoma: An Illustrative Case and Systematic Review.
Cerebral amyloidomas (CA) are exceptionally rare tumor-like lesions composed of cerebral amyloid-beta, which is derived from the cleavage of the amyloid precursor protein. ⋯ This systematic review provides insights into the epidemiological, clinical, and neurosurgical characteristics, as well as the long-term prognosis of CA. This marks the first case in the reviewed literature with a 19-year period of follow-up where the patient had reoperation due to disease progression.
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Observational Study
The prognostic impact of Progesteron-receptor expression in surgical intracranial meningioma on performance status and quality of life. A single-center observational study.
The relationship between meningiomas and gonadal steroid hormones has been the subject of debate, and there is limited understanding of the connection between patient, tumor characteristics, and progesterone receptor (PGR) status. ⋯ The study found that PGR + meningioma patients tend to have better postoperative recovery and earlier clinical debut without any association with age prevalence or grading.
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Neurosurgeons may resort to caffeine, alcohol, and various drugs to maintain peak performance as they grapple with work demands and escalated stress. The prevalence of this controversial strategy remains largely unexplored. ⋯ Reflecting on our results on job-associated drug use by neurosurgeons, we propose the judicious use of pharmacological or nonpharmacological adjuncts, alongside the prioritization of neurosurgeons' well-being.
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Population-based studies on the cause of readmission within 90 days after surgery or radiotherapy for metastatic spine tumors are scarce. We aimed to investigate the risk factors for readmission within 90 days after initial surgical or radiation treatment for metastatic spine tumors. ⋯ These study findings offer a better understanding of the causes of readmission following radiotherapy or surgical treatment in patients with metastatic spine tumors, and these results can help reduce postoperative morbidity and medical costs among these patients.