Publications by authors named "Napoleao Imbunhe"
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- - Tuberculous pyogenic ventriculitis, while rare, is a serious complication of central nervous system tuberculosis that can severely affect immunocompetent individuals if untreated.
- - A case study discusses a 43-year-old man who successfully recovered from this condition after experiencing meningeal syndrome and loss of consciousness.
- - The conclusion emphasizes that despite improvements in imaging technology, diagnosing this type of tuberculosis still relies heavily on biological testing.
Background: Extensive spinal epidural abscess (ESEA) is a rare clinical entity subject to delayed diagnosis, which can be explained by the extension of the epidural collection, thereby delaying the mass effect responsible for its clinical manifestations.
Methods: We report a rare case of an extensive C7-T10 epidural abscess in a 54-year-old man treated with antibiotics, laminectomy, and abscess drainage. In addition, we conducted a systematic literature search according to the "Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews" guidelines.
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- * A 21-year-old woman was diagnosed with ES in her occipital skull region and received a combination of surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.
- * After 10 months of follow-up, there were no signs of recurrence or metastasis, highlighting the effectiveness of the treatment approach for this age group.*
Background: Cystic bone echinococcosis accounts for 0.5-4% of all reported cases, and 45% occur in the spine. Our aim was to review the clinical and radiological features, surgery, and outcomes for 39 patients with recurrent spinal hydatidosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLiagmentum flavum hematoma (LFH) is a rare cause of radiculopathy and low back pain, sharing similar symptomatology with disc herniation. It predominantly affects the lumbar thoracic spine. The underlying mechanism of LFH remains unclear; however, surgical removal of the hematoma has consistently demonstrated excellent outcomes.
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