Epiglottic Epidermoid Cyst: Cadaveric Case Report and Clinical-Surgical Applications.

An epidermoid cyst is lined with stratified squamous epithelium with a lumen filled with fluid, in most cases. Such cysts can occur anywhere in the body; however, they are rarely found on the epiglottis (0.54%).

Trigeminal schwannoma presenting with malocclusion: A case report and review of the literature.

Background: Trigeminal schwannomas are rare tumors of the trigeminal nerve. Depending on the location, from which they arise along the trigeminal nerve, these tumors can present with a variety of symptoms that include, but are not limited to, changes in facial sensation, weakness of the masticatory muscles, and facial pain.

Case Description: We present a case of a 16-year-old boy with an atypical presentation of a large trigeminal schwannoma: painless malocclusion and unilateral masticatory weakness.

Predicting dysphagia in children undergoing surgery for posterior fossa tumors.

Purpose: Posterior fossa tumors (PFTs) are the most common type of brain tumor in children. Dysphagia is a known complication of PFT resection in children, but data regarding risk factors and clinical course are sparse.

Methods: The records of all children who underwent resection of posterior fossa tumor between April 2007 and May 2017 at our institution were analyzed.

YouTube as a Source of Patient Information for Prenatal Repair of Myelomeningocele.

Objective: With the increasing interest in fetal repair of myelomeningoceles (MMCs) over the last decade, it is reasonable to anticipate the need for high quality and accessible educational materials for patients. Patients often look to the internet for details regarding medical topics and specifically to YouTube for informative health-related videos. This study aims to analyze the content and shortcomings of currently available videos on YouTube regarding prenatal repair of MMCs.

Association between postoperative DTI metrics and neurological deficits after posterior fossa tumor resection in children.

Objective: Resection of posterior fossa tumors in children may be associated with persistent neurological deficits. It is unclear if these neurological deficits are associated with persistent structural damage to the cerebellar pathways. The purpose of this research was to define longitudinal changes in diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) metrics in white matter cerebellar tracts and the clinical correlates of these metrics in children undergoing resection of posterior fossa tumors.

Visual Complications of Pediatric Posterior Fossa Tumors: Analysis of Outcomes.

Objective: Visual abnormalities are common among children with posterior fossa tumors, resulting from disruption of ocular afferent and efferent systems due to the tumor or surgery. This study describes the visual complications and outcomes associated with these tumors.

Methods: Clinical and radiographic data of patients who underwent index surgery for resection of posterior fossa tumor from 2007 to 2016 were reviewed.