Objective To explore the invasion of different types of meningeoma to their surrounding tissue. Methods The specimen from 124 patients with meningeomas,who underwent surgery in Southern Hospital from April 2009 to Jun...Objective To explore the invasion of different types of meningeoma to their surrounding tissue. Methods The specimen from 124 patients with meningeomas,who underwent surgery in Southern Hospital from April 2009 to June 2010 were used to analyze the invasion of different types of meningeomas to their surrounding tissue. All the tumors were resected in the standard of Simposon I. We referred to WHO 2007展开更多
Purpose: Meningiomas are the most frequently diagnosed neoplasms. Ocular symptoms vary depending on size and localisation of the tumor, which is capable of compressing critical anatomic structures. Patients and Method...Purpose: Meningiomas are the most frequently diagnosed neoplasms. Ocular symptoms vary depending on size and localisation of the tumor, which is capable of compressing critical anatomic structures. Patients and Methods: A 44-year-old immunocompetent male was admitted to our hospital for further investigation of his bilateral optic disc swelling. A complete ophthalmological examination was performed including visual field assessment (VF), visual evoked potentials (VEP), fluorescein angiography (FLA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patient had experienced only minor visual disturbances. Serological testing was performed. Results: Serological testing showed positive IgM and IgGtiters for cytomegalovirus (CMV) and subsequent imaging (MRI) revealed a frontal falxcerebri meningioma. Conclusions: We present a case of falx meningioma with overlapping serologically active CMV in an otherwise healthy and immunocompetent individual. Detailed differential diagnostic workup in immunocompetent individuals presenting with clinically unremarkable bilateral disc swelling is recommended.展开更多
Objective To discuss the present status and progress of clinical research on the cognitive effects caused by different types of brain tumors and common treatments. Data sources The data used in this review were mainly...Objective To discuss the present status and progress of clinical research on the cognitive effects caused by different types of brain tumors and common treatments. Data sources The data used in this review were mainly from PubMed articles published in English from 1990 to Febuary 2012. Research terms were ＂cognitive deficits＂ or ＂cognitive dysfunction＂. Study selection Articals including any information about brain tumor related cognitive deficits were selected. Results It is widely accepted that brain tumors and related treatments can impair cognitive function across many domains, and can impact on patients＇ quality of life. Tumor localization, lateralization, surgery, drugs, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are all thought to be important factors in this process. However, some conflicting findings regarding brain tumor-related cognitive deficits have been reported. It can be difficult to determine the mechanism of these treatments, such as chemotherapy, antibiotics, antiepileptics, and steroids. Future research is needed to clarify these potential treatment effects. Conclusions Cognitive function is important for patients with brain tumor. Much more focus has been paid on this field. It should be regarded as an important prognostic index for the patients with brain tumor, and neuropsychological tests should be used in regular examinations.展开更多
文摘Objective To explore the invasion of different types of meningeoma to their surrounding tissue. Methods The specimen from 124 patients with meningeomas,who underwent surgery in Southern Hospital from April 2009 to June 2010 were used to analyze the invasion of different types of meningeomas to their surrounding tissue. All the tumors were resected in the standard of Simposon I. We referred to WHO 2007
文摘Purpose: Meningiomas are the most frequently diagnosed neoplasms. Ocular symptoms vary depending on size and localisation of the tumor, which is capable of compressing critical anatomic structures. Patients and Methods: A 44-year-old immunocompetent male was admitted to our hospital for further investigation of his bilateral optic disc swelling. A complete ophthalmological examination was performed including visual field assessment (VF), visual evoked potentials (VEP), fluorescein angiography (FLA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The patient had experienced only minor visual disturbances. Serological testing was performed. Results: Serological testing showed positive IgM and IgGtiters for cytomegalovirus (CMV) and subsequent imaging (MRI) revealed a frontal falxcerebri meningioma. Conclusions: We present a case of falx meningioma with overlapping serologically active CMV in an otherwise healthy and immunocompetent individual. Detailed differential diagnostic workup in immunocompetent individuals presenting with clinically unremarkable bilateral disc swelling is recommended.
文摘Objective To discuss the present status and progress of clinical research on the cognitive effects caused by different types of brain tumors and common treatments. Data sources The data used in this review were mainly from PubMed articles published in English from 1990 to Febuary 2012. Research terms were ＂cognitive deficits＂ or ＂cognitive dysfunction＂. Study selection Articals including any information about brain tumor related cognitive deficits were selected. Results It is widely accepted that brain tumors and related treatments can impair cognitive function across many domains, and can impact on patients＇ quality of life. Tumor localization, lateralization, surgery, drugs, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are all thought to be important factors in this process. However, some conflicting findings regarding brain tumor-related cognitive deficits have been reported. It can be difficult to determine the mechanism of these treatments, such as chemotherapy, antibiotics, antiepileptics, and steroids. Future research is needed to clarify these potential treatment effects. Conclusions Cognitive function is important for patients with brain tumor. Much more focus has been paid on this field. It should be regarded as an important prognostic index for the patients with brain tumor, and neuropsychological tests should be used in regular examinations.
