Publications by authors named "T W Faust"

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  • A 71-year-old African-American woman presented with 2 months of headaches and blurred vision, leading to a series of medical evaluations.
  • Initially, her conditions seemed undetectable until imaging revealed a mass, resulting in a biopsy that diagnosed her with a craniopharyngioma (WHO grade I).
  • The case highlights the importance of recognizing unusual symptoms related to brain tumors and emphasizes the need for targeted diagnosis, treatment, and enhanced patient management strategies for better outcomes.
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  • * Glial cells are essential in forming cortical circuits and influencing how neurons adapt during critical stages of development.
  • * The review emphasizes that the maturation of neuronal circuits involves communication between glial cells and neurons, suggesting a more complex interaction than previously understood.
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The medical literature does not currently report a case of co-occurring congenital thumb aplasia, radioulnar synostosis (RUS), and Chiari malformation with scoliosis. Furthermore, there is an overlap of clinical features with other documented syndromes and associations that have potential cardiac, gastrointestinal, hematologic, and nephrological implications, thus contributing to increased morbidity and mortality if left undetected. We describe an interesting case of congenital thumb aplasia, RUS, and Chiari malformation with scoliosis in the absence of non-musculoskeletal abnormalities.

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