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E La Torre

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PubMed1978

Hematoma of the quadrigeminal plate. Case report.

The authors report a case in which a hematoma of the quadrigeminal plate resulted from the rupture of a "cryptic" arteriovascular malformation (AVM) fed by the artery of the quadrigeminal plate. The AVM was symptomatic before rupturing and this clinical feature, associated with the lack of angiographic demonstration, led to the erroneous preoperative diagnosis of a tumor. In retrospect, the only finding that might have suggested the correct diagnosis was the beaded appearance on the ventriculogram of the aqueduct due to blood clots into this fluid space.

Adult↗
PubMed1977

Arachnoid diverticula: a unitary approach to spinal cysts communicating with the subarachnoid space.

The authors report six cases of so-called spinal subdural arachnoid cysts, emphasizing the clinical and myelographic findings which, if not properly evaluated, may be misleading diagnostically. The literature of so-called perineural cysts and of extradural arachnoid cysts is likewise reviewed. Their clinical, roentgenological, and pathological features are examined. A common pathogenesis for all these lesions is proposed. It implies disruption and secondary proliferation of the arachnoid membrane. Hence, the term arachnoid diverticulum is advanced to include all lesions communicating with the subarachnoid space. Their varying relations with the subarachnoid space depend on the sites of the primary abnormalities and on hydrodynamic factors. Numerous observations of associated arachnoid diverticula, either perineural, subdural, or extradural, further favour a common pathogenesis.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1975

Management of carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms.

The authors present 26 cases of carotid-ophthalmic aneurysms that were surgically treated. Contrary to the opinion that these aneurysms, which often are of giant size, must be treated conservatively or by common carotid ligation, the authors favor radical surgery, believing that carotid ligation does not provide assurance against the risk of rebleeding, and frequently is associated with failure to restore useful vision. Often these aneurysms have a neck more suitable for ligation than shown by angiography, since a giant aneurysm may overlap the carotid artery in the angiogram. Preoperative criteria and some details of radical treatment are discussed.

Carotid Artery, Internal↗