Publications by authors named "Jorge A Lara-Olivas"

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  • Pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs) are non-cancerous tumors in the brain that can occur alongside other brain problems, like meningiomas and aneurysms, but we don’t fully understand why this happens or how best to treat it.
  • A study looked at 12 patients who had surgery for PitNET and these other brain issues over 15 years to learn more about their treatment and recovery.
  • The results showed that most of the time, doctors could treat both the PitNET and the other issue in one operation, and it highlighted that treatment should be customized for each patient due to their unique situations.
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Background: Tuberculum sellae meningiomas (TSM) account for 3-10% of intracranial meningiomas. Visual loss is the presenting symptom in up to 80% of cases. Surgical management poses a great challenge due to tumor proximity to neurovascular structures such as the optic nerve and the internal carotid artery (ICA); hence, there is controversy regarding the optimal approach.

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Background: Fungal infections should always be considered in difficult-to-treat paranasal sinus conditions. Sphenoid fungal balls are characterized by the presence of dense fungal masses in the sinus cavity without invasion of surrounding tissues. This case emphasizes the importance of accurate terminology and management and also highlights the involvement of rare pathogens such as .

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Background: Giant intracranial aneurysms cause symptoms due to mass effect and can mimic other lesions in imaging studies. The coexistence of tumors and aneurysms is relatively rare, with meningiomas being the predominant tumors found in such cases. The relationship between these two entities is complex and represent a neurosurgical challenge.

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Background: Sinonasal neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare head and neck tumor that represents only 5% of sinonasal neoplasms. This lesion has a high risk of invasion to adjacent structures such as the orbit, skull base, and soft tissues, with symptoms usually being nonspecific. Most cases are diagnosed in late stages, decreasing overall survival without treatment.

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