Current situation of central nervous system tumour survivors in a spanish hospital.

Introduction: Despite the increasing number of central nervous system (CNS) tumour survivors, long-term (LT) sequelae remain a substantial burden on their health through various life stages. The aim of our study was to evaluate late morbidity, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), self-esteem, functional status, adaptive behaviour, physical activity and social outcomes such as education, employment, relationship status and possession of a driver's license, in addition to the role of LT effects of radiotherapy (RTx) on these outcomes.

Methods: The study included 111 CNS tumour survivors with a minimum of 10 years of follow-up.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: Neuropsychological profile and study of its impact on executive functions and academic performance.

Introduction: The aim of the study was to describe the neuropsychological profile of patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the impact of the disorder on executive functioning and academic performance.

Patients And Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational and analytical study. The sample consisted of 24 children with a diagnosis of ADHD (aged 6-15 years) without pharmacological treatment and 24 controls without ADHD (aged 7-15 years).

[Reversible neuropsychological deterioration associated to zonisamide in a paediatric patient with tuberous sclerosis].

Aim: To document reversible cognitive deterioration associated to high doses of zonisamide, using the Reliable Change Index to control practice effects derived from repetitive neuropsychological assessments.

Case Report: A 11 year-old boy with tuberous sclerosis complex and left frontal refractory epilepsy, evaluated within a paediatric epilepsy surgery program. The epileptogenic zone was found to be related with a tuber situated on the left inferior frontal gyrus.