Neurocysticercosis: Isolated Lesion in the Left Middle Frontal Gyrus.

Objective: Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is one of the most common parasitic infections of the central nervous system. We present a case study of a 21-year-old African man with an isolated NCC lesion to the left middle frontal gyrus, which is also known as the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC).

Method: A neuropsychological evaluation was requested by the patient's inpatient psychiatry team regarding worsening attention and depressive symptoms approximately 6 months after NCC diagnosis and treatment.

Forehead Contouring.

The upper third of the face has an important effect on gendering patients. Forehead contouring modifying a masculine face to a more feminine form is most likely to affect the gender assessment of an individual's face. Contouring involves techniques such as forehead reduction or augmentation, orbital contouring, and hairline adjustment.

Extramedullary Hematopoiesis in the Sinonasal Cavity: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Background: Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) occurs in patients with hematologic disorders, but rarely within the paranasal sinuses. We report a case of EMH in a 17-year-old male with sickle cell disease (SCD) who presented with occipital pain and sinusitis. A computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated heterogeneous opacification of the right maxillary sinus concerning for allergic fungal sinusitis or a fungal ball with bony erosion.

Modeling Microdebrider-Mediated Ophthalmic Damage: A Word of Caution in Endoscopic Sinus Surgery.

Background: The microdebrider has become nearly universal in the treatment of sinonasal pathology; however, recent case reports have demonstrated the potential for major ophthalmic complications. The goal of this study was twofold: 1) determine the anatomical proximity of ophthalmic structures to the paranasal sinuses, and 2) assess the timeframe at which ophthalmic injury may occur with the use of a microdebrider during FESS utilizing a cadaveric model.

Methodology/principal: Computed tomography scans from 50 patients were accessed retrospectively.