Intraoperative Finding of an Anterior Communicating Artery Blister-Like Aneurysm During a Primary Craniopharyngioma Resection: Accidental or Incidental?

Background: The presence of an anterior communicating artery blister-like aneurysm in the setting of a craniopharyngioma has never been reported to our knowledge.

Case Description: This patient was admitted to our service for an untreated craniopharyngioma resection. An anterior interhemispheric approach with right frontal craniotomy was performed and a blister-like aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery was found during the surgery.

MCA-to-MCA Bypass with Interposition Graft for Ruptured Mycotic Middle Cerebral Artery Aneurysm.

Mycotic aneurysm, also referred to as infected aneurysm, is a rare entity that may result from the bacterial infection or infective endocarditis. The treatment options include conservative medication and endovascular or direct microsurgical intervention. However, the optimal strategy remains unknown and cerebral revascularization may be required in some rare cases.

Enhanced immunity in a mouse model of malignant glioma is mediated by a therapeutic ketogenic diet.

Background: Glioblastoma multiforme is a highly aggressive brain tumor with a poor prognosis, and advances in treatment have led to only marginal increases in overall survival. We and others have shown previously that the therapeutic ketogenic diet (KD) prolongs survival in mouse models of glioma, explained by both direct tumor growth inhibition and suppression of pro-inflammatory microenvironment conditions. The aim of this study is to assess the effects of the KD on the glioma reactive immune response.