Dolichoectasia of Vertebrobasilar Arteries as a Cause of Hydrocephalus and Ischemic Cerebral Stroke.

Introduction: Dolichoectasia of vertebrobasilar artery is a rare vasculopathy, which is characterized by ectasia, elongation, and tortuosity of the basilar artery.

Case Description: A 85-year-old man was referred to the Clinic of Neurology with sudden-onset coma. A brain computed tomography scan showed remarkable fusiform dilatation with elongation of basilar artery, with compressive effect on brain stem.

Morphometric analysis of the stylohyoid complex.

Purpose: Stylohyoid complex is anatomical structure predisposed to numerous individual variations. These may result in its extreme elongation, medial deviation and finally Eagle's syndrome occurrence. The aim of this study was to measure the length, angulation, evaluate morphological variations of stylohyoid complex by computed tomography and, subsequently, relate obtained data to the gender and the age of the evaluated cases.

Results of open tibial fracture treatment using external fixation.

Introduction: Open lower leg fractures are the most common open fractures of the locomotor system and their treatment is associated with a number of complications.

Objective: The aim of the paper was to present the results of the treatment of 68 patients with open lower leg fractures, as well as the complications that accompany the treatment of these fractures.

Methods: In the analyzed group, there were 45 (66.

Apparent diffusion coefficient in the evaluation of cerebral gliomas malignancy.

Background/aim: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a key modality not only for lesion diagnosis, but also to evaluate the extension, type and grade of the tumor. Advanced MRI techniques provide physiologic information that complements the anatomic information available from conventional MRI. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is a correlation between apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps of intracranial glial tumors and histopathologic findings and whether ADCs can reliably distinguish low-grade from high-grade gliomas.

Analysis of the symmetric configuration of the circle of Willis in a series of autopsied corpses.

Introduction: The forming of the blood vessels network configuration at the base of the brain and interconnecting of blood vessels during the embryogenesis is directly related to the phylogenetic development of the brain and brain structures. A blood vessel configuration at the brain base, in the form of a ring or a hexagon, stands in direct relation to the perfusion needs of certain parts of the brain during its primary differentiation. The aim of this paper was to determine the incidence of certain blood vessel configurations at the base of the brain and understanding their symmetry or asymmetry.

Alternaria-Associated Fungus Ball of Orbit Nose and Paranasal Sinuses: Case Report of a Rare Clinical Entity.

Alternaria-associated fungus ball of maxillar, ethmoidal paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity and orbit with bone erosion is extremely rare. Till recently, only two cases of this infection in immune competitive patients have been reported. We are herein describing the case of immune-competent woman who suffered of nasal congestion for 10 years.

Asymptomatic flow of Rosai-Dorfman disease.

Introduction: Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy is a rare benign self-limiting disease of unknown etiology. The salivary gland involvement, indicating the extranodal character of the disease, often presents a diagnostic dilemma requiring immunohistochemical staining of surgically removed tumor to confirm the diagnosis.

Case Report: We report a 43-year-old man presented with an asymptomatic mass in the left mandibular angle.

Second look procedure for large burn defect by banana peel pericranial flap based on one artery.

Introduction: Scalp and calvarial defects may result from trauma, thermal or electrical burns, resection of benign or malignant tumors, infections or radionecrosis. Reconstruction of large scalp defects is a demanding procedure. The reconstructive "ladder" are applicable to scalp and calvarial defects reconstruction.

Bilateral giant angiomyolipomas revealed after massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage - A case report.

Introduction: Angiomyolipomas (AML) are benign neoplasms composed of fat, smooth muscle and thick-walled blood vessels in varying proportions. These tumors have a significant female predominance.

Case Report: We reported a 61-year-old man with spontaneous rupture of AML.

De novo mutation in the NOTCH3 gene causing CADASIL.

Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leucoencephalopathy (CADASIL) is one of the most common hereditary forms of stroke, and migraine with aura, mood disorders and dementia. CADASIL is caused by mutations of the NOTCH3 gene. This mutation is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

Similarities and dissimilarities of the blood supplies of the human sciatic, tibial, and common peroneal nerves.

The aim was to investigate the arterial supply of the sciatic, tibial, and common peroneal nerves. Thirty-six lower limbs of 18 human fetuses were studied. The fetuses had been fixed in buffered formalin and the blood vessels injected with barium sulfate.

Association of stress hyperglycemia and atrial fibrillation in myocardial infarction.

Background: Stress hyperglycemia has an untoward effect on prognosis in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Evidence on the interrelationship between stress hyperglycemia and atrial fibrillation (AF) in AMI is sparse. We hypothesized that stress hyperglycemia and AF, both being markers of worse in-hospital prognosis, may be interrelated and we therefore analyzed the relationship between stress hyperglycemia and AF in AMI.

[The relationship between clinical findings and therapeutic approach in the treatment of fractured frontal sinus walls].

Introduction: The incidence of fractured frontal sinus walls vary from 6% to 12% of all craniofacial injuries.

Objective: Estimated relation between clinical findings and performed therapeutic procedures in treating fractured frontal sinus walls. To estimate success in performed therapeutic procedures, according to the incidence of postoperative complications and the integrity of injured regions from the functional and esthetical aspect.