Publications by authors named "Karina Breitburd"

Article Synopsis
  • * A 69-year-old woman underwent surgery for a metastasized tumor in the right ventricular atrium after suffering from gait disturbances and headaches, with successful removal using advanced techniques and tools.
  • * Post-surgery, the patient showed no neurological deficits, and imaging confirmed the complete removal of the tumor, demonstrating the effectiveness of minimal access surgery with low complications.
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The authors describe a case of infratentorial epidural abscess caused by community-associated methicillin-resistant (CA-MRSA) in a patient with a recent history of cutaneous furunculosis. This 29-year-old male presented with an occipital headache associated with fever, vomiting, and neck stiffness. Admission magnetic resonance imaging showed a retrocerebellar epidural abscess.

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Gliomas are the most common primary brain tumors and yet almost incurable due mainly to their great invasion capability. This represents a challenge to present clinical oncology. Here, we introduce a mathematical model aiming to improve tumor spreading capability definition.

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