BACKGROUND Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis (PLE) is a rare syndrome characterized by memory impairment, symptoms of hypothalamic dysfunction, and seizures. It commonly precedes the diagnosis of cancer. Small-cell lung cancer is the neoplasm that is most frequently reported as the etiology underlying PLE. CASE REPORT This report describes a male patient who presented with neurologic symptom...

Of the 185 carotid and vertebral fistulas treated by the authors over the past 10 years, five developed neurologic deficits after abrupt closure of their fistulas. The earliest case, treated initially by proximal surgical carotid occlusion, presented 32 years later with cerebral steal symptoms from the large, long-standing carotid cavernous fistula. Upon completion of a surgical trapping proced...

Cobalamin deficiency is associated with a wide spectrum of hematologic, neurologic, gastroenterologic and psychiatric disorders or symptoms. We report a case of a 50-year-old man with complex partial seizures with secondary generalization, mood oscillations and psychotic symptoms alternating with confusion and reversible dementia secondary to cobalamin deficiency in the absence of typical neuro...

Neurologic sequelae after cardiopulmonary bypass have a multi-factorial etiology. Although it is typically thought that a neurologic dysfunction means a focal lesion, symptoms of a brain disorder can be initiated by metabolic disruption such as from hyper- or hypoglycemia, hypercalcemia, renal and hepatic injury, fatigue, and anesthesia. However, one of the most important causes of acute neurol...

To clinically and radiologically report a traumatic spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) that completely resolved, without surgical treatment. A 17-year-old woman presented with back pain, lower motor weakness, and sensory change after trauma to the lower back area. Neurologic examination revealed paraparesis (grade 3/5) and radiating pain in both legs at the L5 dermatome. Magnetic resonance imaging ...

Introduction. The lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) surgical approach has potential advantages over other approaches but is associated with some unique neurologic risks due to the proximity of the lumbosacral plexus. The present study analyzed complications following LLIF surgical approach using a novel single flat-blade retractor system. Methods. A retrospective data collection of patient...

Neurologic complications of celiac disease (CD) include ataxia and peripheral neuropathy, which can be the presenting symptoms and signs. Early diagnosis and intervention could prevent development of further neurologic and systemic complications. Questions remain regarding the prevalence of the neurologic complications, the pathophysiological mechanisms, and the effectiveness of therapy or resp...

PURPOSE With their prolonged survival and malnutrition, cancer patients, and especially gastrointestinal (GI) tract cancer patients, can develop Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE). The aim of this study is to remind physicians of the importance of WE and prompt management in patients with GI tract cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study is a retrospective review of 2 cases of WE in advanced gast...

Cardiac myxomas are rare benign tumors in childhood. They most commonly occur left atrium. Irregular surface of atrial is associated with a high risk embolic events. The majority cardiac myxoma patients diagnosed symptoms. In the literature, there limited number case reports on neurological symptoms childhood which after detailed examination. We present 16-year-old female patient who presented ...

Since the outbreak of novel influenza A (H1N1) in 2009, various neurologic complications have been cited.[1][1] 2-month-old girl died a rapidly progressive encephalopathy after infection. MRI, performed 12 hours from onset symptoms, showed bilateral and symmetric lesions