IgG4-related disease of the mastoid: a rare presentation of a novel diagnosis.

IgG-related disease (IgG-RD) is an inflammatory condition characterised by infiltration of tissue by IgG-positive plasma cells. This is the seventh reported case of IgG-RD affecting the mastoid and informs clinicians in diagnosing patients affected by this rare condition.A woman in her 20s presented with unilateral otalgia, hearing loss and vertigo.

Asymptomatic chronic subdural haematoma - does it need neurosurgical intervention?

Purpose: Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a well-recognized consequence of head injury with a rising incidence worldwide. Whilst symptomatic CSDH warrants consideration of surgical intervention, the management of asymptomatic CSDH (AsCSDH) remains unclear. In this retrospective study, we investigate the natural history of AsCSDH, the requirement for radiological monitoring, and the role of neurosurgical input.