Post-traumatic progressive cortical thrombophlebitis.

Post-traumatic progressive cortical thrombophlebitis.

A case is reported in which several days afiter a relautvely minor closed head injury progressive, fatal neurological deterioration set in. Necropsy showed spreading oortical uhrombophlebitis originating from a small area of cerebral contusion. Some cases of progressive focal cerebral oedema and necrosis occurring after head injury mnight have a similar pathological basi's, and if this were so ...

[Post-traumatic cortical defect: presentation of a case].

Post-traumatic cortical defect appears 3 months after greenstick or torus fractures in children. This entity is asymptomatic and usually located just proximal to the fracture site. The most frequently affected bone is the distal radius. The pathogenesis of this lesion remains unclear but it seems to be caused by an intramedullary fat and blood accumulation beneath a intact periostium. Its diagn...

Cortical Excitability and Agressive Behavior in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

INTRODUCTION Hyperarousal and alertness play an important role in the clinical presentation of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Strenuous effort has been made to shed light on the mechanisms that cause these symptoms of patients. Based on the claim that there is a relationship between some subtypes of hyperarousal symptoms and aggression in patients with PTSD, we aimed to examine the rela...

Post-traumatic cortical defect: Presentation of a case

P34: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an increasingly recognized and theoretically preventable condition. In fact PTSD is a mental disorder that can develop after a person is exposed to a traumatic event or threats, such as war and traffic crashes. Symptoms may include distressing thoughts and increased arousal. These signs last for more than one month after the event. People with PTSD are a...