An Unusual Presentation of a Primary Chondrosarcoma of the Cranial Vault.

Chondrosarcomas are malignant cartilaginous tumors that usually affect the pelvic bone and long bones. Primary chondrosarcomas of the skull are rare, with the cranial vault being an even more unusual localization. We report a case of a 75-year-old man presenting with headaches and outgrowth of the parietal scalp.

Subacute Hydrocephalus Revealing a Cryptococcus Infection in a Seven-Year-Old Child.

Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is the third most common neurological complication in immunocompromised patients and is usually associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. The most common complication of CM is intracranial hypertension (ICH), and it constitutes a poor prognosis factor. This case report describes a case of subacute onset hydrocephalus revealing a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-associated CM in a seven-year-old girl requiring cerebrospinal fluid diversion and fungal treatment with a favorable outcome.

Deep Frontal Lipoma With Frontal Bone Invasion: Report of a Rare Case.

Lipomas are benign masses of fatty tissue, and in the forehead, they may develop in the subcutaneous or deep fat tissue. While subcutaneous lipomas are common, deep forehead lipomas are unusual and rarely invade the underlying bone. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature, and even fewer cases are reported in children.

Pediatric Hydatid Cyst of the Neck Mimicking a Cystic Tumor: A Report of a Rare Case.

Hydatidosis is a parasitic infection caused by the cestode usually occurring in the liver and lungs. Hydatid cyst of the neck is a rarely described location and more so on the back of the neck. We present a case of a six-year-old girl with a slowly evolving mass on the back of her neck.

Intracranial Hematoma After Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement in a Patient With Factor V Deficiency: A Rare Case Report.

Congenital factor V deficiency (FVD) is a rare bleeding disorder due to an inherited mutation. So far, there are no standard protocols for pre- and peri-operative management of patients with factor V deficiency. This poses a challenge for surgeons and requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Management of Central Nervous System Cavernomas: An Experience of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Ibn Tofail Hospital, Mohammed VI University Hospital.

Introduction: Central nervous system cavernomas are congenital vascular anomalies posing a challenge not only in their diagnosis but also in their therapeutic management. The latter depends largely on their natural evolution and specifically their hemorrhagic potential.

Material And Methods: This paper reports the experience of the Department of Neurosurgery at the Ibn Tofail Hospital, Mohammed VI University Hospital at Marrakech in the management of central nervous system cavernomas from January 2011 to December 2018.

Evacuation of a spontaneous massive spinal epidural hematoma by a minimally invasive surgical technique: a case report.

Spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas are a rare consequence of long-term anticoagulant therapy. Their physiopathology remains poorly understood. This pathology carries a significant risk of morbidity.

Peri-orbital Masson's tumor: a case report and literature review.

Masson tumor is a benign vascular lesion characterized by an intravascular papillary endothelial hyperplasia. Peri orbital locations are rare. We report a case of Masson tumor localized in the upper internal angle of the left orbit revealed by progressive ocular proptosis.

[Ischemic stroke, an unusual complication of snake bite: case report].

Snake bite is the most severe type of envenomation. Annual incidence exceeds six million, with high mortality rates. Viper bites are often responsible for coagulopathy, which causes bleeding disorders.

Total Removal of a Giant Frontal Sinus Osteoma with Orbital Extension - A Case Report.

The Rationale: Osteomas are benign tumours that are usually asymptomatic. However, giant osteomas can lead to severe complications. We report here the management of a giant frontal sinus osteoma with orbital extension.

Will the high acceptance rate of coronavirus disease 2019 vaccine in Morocco accelerate the recovery of neurosurgical practice?

Background: In developing countries, where there is a chronic shortage of neurosurgeons and medical infrastructures, the pandemic has taken a heavy toll on neurosurgical activities. In the absence of a curative treatment, reaching herd immunity through mass vaccination campaigns is the best hope we have of ending this pandemic. Therefore, the purpose of our study was first to assess the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak on neurosurgical services of a Moroccan tertiary hospital.

Surgical Technique and Review of Management of Frontoethmoidal Encephalocoele - A Case Report.

The Rationale: Encephalocoele is a herniation of the brain formed during embryonic development, because of the incomplete closure of Neural Tube. It is a rare skull defect and most cases are located in the occipital bone. Frontal encephalocoeles are very rare and they may involve the ethmoid bone, nasal bones and/or the orbits.

The surgery of intra-orbital hydatid cyst: a case report and literature review.

Intra-orbital hydatid cyst is a very rare pathological entity that affects children and the young adults; it is secondary to the development in the orbit of the echinococcus granulosis tapeworm. Its frequency does not exceed 1% of all cases of hydatid disease. Clinical presentation of intra-orbital hydatid cyst is dominated by proptosis and a decrease in visual acuity, complete surgical excision is difficult, evolution is generally better when the treatment is early before the installation of irreversible optic atrophy.