Neuropathological Findings in Experimental Hypoxia [Abridged]

Neuropathological findings in autism.

Autism is currently viewed as a largely genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorder, although its underlying biological causes remain to be established. In this review, we examine the available neuropathological literature on autism and discuss the findings that have emerged. Classic neuropathological observations are rather consistent with respect to the limbic system (nine of 14 studie...

Neuropathological findings and staging in dementia

Dementia is a clinical syndrome with the development of impairment in multiple cognitive functions (including memory), severe enough to interfere with activities of daily living, as the main symptom. There are a large number of disorders that can lead to dementia, and neuropathological examination after death is necessary to determine the underlying cause with certainty. The overall aim of this...

Neuropathological findings in Miller Fisher syndrome.

The neuropathological findings in a fatal case of Miller Fisher syndrome are described. The demyelinating peripheral neuropathy and normal appearance of the central nervous system that were observed support the inclusion of the syndrome within the spectrum of acute inflammatory polyneuropathy.

Encephalopathy with staphylococcal endocarditis: multiple neuropathological findings.

BACKGROUND Infective endocarditis is associated with serious neurological sequelae. OBJECTIVE Here, we report a patient with Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis, secondary to congenital heart disease, with subacute onset of multiple neurological complications. RESULTS Despite prompt antibiotic treatment with rapid sterilization of blood cultures, the patient died with brain herniation within...

Necrotizing encephalomyelopathy of Leigh. Neuropathological findings in 8 cases.