Relapsing polychondritis (RP) is a rare multisystemic autoimmune disorder characterized by the inflammation and destruction of cartilages, with preference for auricular, nasal and laryngotracheal cartilages. RP may also affect proteoglycan-rich structures, such as, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and heart...
Purpose Experimental models might help understand the pathophysiology of
neurocysticercosis-associated hydrocephalus. The present study aimed to compare
the extent of hydrocephalus and tissue damage in rats with subarachnoid inoculation
of different concentrations of Taenia crassiceps cyst proteins.
Meth...
Superficial Siderosis (SS) is an uncommon condition caused by hemosiderin deposition into the subarachnoid space. SS is characterized by cerebellar ataxia, progressive sensorineural hearing loss and pyramidal signs, but is often an unrecognized disorder. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the diagnostic...
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the value of magnetic resonance combined with dual-source spectral computed tomography in improving the clinical diagnosis and treatment efficiency of lumbar disk herniation. METHODS: Two hundred patients with lumbar disk herniation were enrolled. Mag...
Resumen El síndrome de WEBINO (wall-eyed bilateral internuclear ophthalmoplegia), se presenta por una lesión del tegmento pontino (incluye área pontina paramediana, fascículo longitudinal medial y núcleo del abducens). Presenta limitación bilateral en la aducción y exotropía en la posición de la...
Resumen El síndrome de leucoencefalopatía posterior reversible (PRES) es un desorden neurológico agudo caracterizado por cefalea, alteración de la conciencia, convulsiones y alteraciones visuales, con imágenes de edema vasogénico reversible en regiones cerebrales posteriores. Nos propusimos describ...
Introdução: o músculo reto femoral é o músculo mais frequentemente lesado do grupo quadríceps durante chutes e corridas repetitivas, apesar de suas avulsões serem raras. A dor localizada na coxa proximal e a incapacidade de flexionar o quadril e/ou estender o joelho associado à história do pacie...
