Publications by authors named "Salah Maksoud"
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- Sinking flap syndrome (SFS) is a rare but serious complication that can occur after a decompressive craniectomy, potentially causing major neurological issues due to pressure changes.
- An 81-year-old man with chronic subdural hematoma experienced SFS after his initial surgeries, which included mini-craniectomy and hemicraniectomy to address severe hematoma problems.
- After undergoing cranioplasty, the patient significantly improved, regaining strength and awareness, and imaging showed no new bleeding and stable intracranial conditions.
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- Spinal hemangiopericytoma (sHPC) is a rare tumor that poses significant challenges due to its likelihood of recurrence and spread, making diagnosis and management difficult.
- A 68-year-old female with multifocal sHPC underwent initial spinal surgery followed by years of stability, but later needed further treatments like radiosurgery after new growths were found through MRI.
- The case highlights the need for ongoing monitoring and a collaborative treatment approach, with adaptable strategies to effectively manage the tumor and prioritize patient-centered care.
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- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common type of kidney cancer and can spread to other parts of the body, including the spine, leading to serious neurological problems that require quick medical action.
- An 86-year-old man with a history of RCC experienced lower limb weakness due to a spinal lesion, which was surgically removed and confirmed as metastatic RCC; he later improved with additional therapies but died three months later.
- The case highlights the need for thorough imaging to diagnose spinal issues accurately, the value of a collaborative healthcare approach for treatment, and the importance of following postoperative care guidelines to avoid complications.
Traumatic brain injury is common in children and can lead to death or considerable, long-lasting morbidity. We present the case of a 10-month-old female child who presented after being attacked by a cockerel in a chicken coop. Following a seizure, an MRI scan revealed an intracerebral haemorrhage underlying a stab-type wound inflicted by the bird.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Intracranial chondroma is a rare and benign tumor with usual onset in young adulthood. The skull base is the most common site of occurrence although, less often, the tumors can appear at the falx cerebri or at the dural convexity. The differentiation of these lesions from meningiomas through imaging is generally difficult.
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