Publications by authors named "Elina Ozolina"

Schimmelpenning syndrome, or epidermal nevus syndrome, is a rare, neurocutaneous disorder characterized by skin abnormalities, such as epidermal nevi, and involvement of the central nervous system, including intracranial tumors. There are only a few reported cases of intracranial tumors associated with Schimmelpenning syndrome. In most cases, a single nucleotide mutation in the RAS family proto-oncogenes, like or genes, can result in the genetic mosaicism that is responsible for the clinical manifestations of this syndrome.

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BACKGROUND Central neurocytoma (CN) is a rare neuronal tumor of neuroepithelial origin. It has been assigned to World Health Organization classification grade 2. These tumors are usually benign and located in the anterior half of the lateral ventricle, though they can also be found in the third and fourth ventricles.

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We present a rare case of intracranial solitary plasmacytoma arising in brain parenchyma in the basal nuclei. Clinical management and autopsy results of the case are described. Background: Intracranial plasmacytomas arising from brain parenchyma are extremely rare, and data from the literature are limited.

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This report describes a case of a spondylodiscitis in an immunocompromised patient with an HIV infection caused by The patient was admitted to hospital with a sudden loss of motor function and sensation in both of the patient's legs. A biopsy taken during the first debridement operation proved to be negative for DNA and growth, but was positive for the growth of Following a course of antibiotic therapy and the aforementioned debridement, the patient was moved to a specialised clinic for physical therapy. The patient's condition quickly deteriorated, and the patient once again required extensive debridement.

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