Publications by authors named "J H Oyama"

We present a 76-year-old man with cryptogenic new-onset refractory status epilepticus (C-NORSE) with an initial abnormal signal in the nucleus accumbens and a remarkable hyperintense signal on T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in the bilateral basal ganglia (BG). His status epilepticus did not respond to most anti-epileptic therapies or immunotherapies, and he died of sepsis. An autopsy revealed severe neuronal loss and hypertrophic astrocytes in the BG and limbic system, with no signs of inflammation or malignancy.

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  • Brain perfusion SPECT is a crucial imaging technique that identifies neurodegenerative changes early on, playing an essential role in dementia evaluation and diagnosis.
  • It highlights different patterns of hypoperfusion associated with various types of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, which helps differentiate between them and predicts disease progression.
  • The method is shifting towards using biomarkers like brain perfusion SPECT for diagnosing dementia, guiding treatment with disease-modifying drugs based on individual patient profiles.
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Introduction: Acquired hepatocerebral degeneration (AHD) is a neurological condition associated with cerebral manganese (Mn) accumulation caused by portosystemic shunts (PSS), usually because of advanced liver disease. AHD is diagnosed by the identification of T1-weighted brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) hyperintensities coupled with the presence of PSS and neurological symptoms. Clinical presentations primarily involve motor dysfunction and cognitive impairment.

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Background: There are cases of superficial siderosis (SS) with spinal ventral fluid-filled collection in the spinal canal. In our previous study, the balanced steady-state free precession sequence magnetic resonance imaging is useful in identifying the location of dural defects. However, because of its narrow scan area and long scan time, it cannot easily detect the defect location in some patients with small dural defect.

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Background: T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) tends to involve central nervous system (CNS) infiltration at diagnosis. However, cases of residual CNS lesions detected at the end of induction and post early intensification have not been recorded in patients with T-ALL. Also, the ratio and prognosis of patients with residual intracranial lesions have not been defined.

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