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Endoscopic Treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas

  • Shim, Kyu Won;Park, Eun Kyung;Kim, Dong-Seok
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제60권3호
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    • pp.294-300
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    • 2017
  • Hypothalamic hamartoma (HH) is a benign indolent lesion despite the presentation of refractory epilepsy. Behavioral disturbances and endocrine problems are additional critical symptoms that arise along with HHs. Due to its nature of generating epileptiform discharge and spreading to cortical region, various management strategies have been proposed and combined. Surgical approaches with open craniotomy or endoscopy, stereotactic approaches with radiosurgery and gamma knife surgery or radiofrequency thermos-coagulation, and laser ablation have been introduced. Topographical dimension and the surgeon's preference are key factors for treatment modalities. Endoscopic disconnection has been one of the most favorable options performed in treating HHs. Here we discuss presurgical evaluation, patient selection, surgical procedures, and complications.

Deep Brain Stimulation of the Subthalamic Area for Dystonic Tremor

  • Jeong, Seong-Gyu;Lee, Myung-Ki;Lee, Won-Ho;Ghang, Chang-Ghu
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제45권5호
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    • pp.303-305
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    • 2009
  • The stereotactic surgical target for dystonic tremor is the subject of ongoing debate. Targeting the subthalamic area using deep brain stimulation has been regaining interest as a therapy for various types of involuntary movements. We describe the efficacy of stimulation of the subthalamic area in a patient with intractable dystonic tremor. Excellent control without neurological complications was achieved. This case report demonstrates that the subthalamic area is a valuable target for the control of dystonic tremor.

Intracranial Dissemination from Spinal Cord Anaplastic Astrocytoma

  • Jeong, Seong-Man;Chung, Yong-Gu;Lee, Jang-Bo;Shin, Il-Young
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제47권1호
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    • pp.68-70
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    • 2010
  • We report a case of intracranial dissemination developing approximately 4 months after partial removal of a spinal cord anplastic astrocytoma in a 22-year-old male. He presented with paraplegia on initial admission at a local hospital. Spinal magnetic resonance (MR) images disclosed multiple intramedullary lesions at the T3-11. The tumor was partially removed. The final histologic diagnosis was anaplastic astrocytoma. Four months after the operation, he was admitted with the symptoms of headache and deterioration of consciousness. MR images showed enhanced lesions in the anterior horn of the left lateral ventricle, and septum pellucidum. He underwent computed tomography-guided stereotactic biopsy and histological appearance was consistent with anaplastic astrocytoma. The clinical course indicates that the tumor originated in the spinal cord and extended into the subarachnoid space, first the spinal canal and later intracranial.

Intracranial Chloroma(Granulocytic Sarcoma) by Lymphocytic Leukemia

  • Jeong, Ho-Seok;Kim, Moo-Seong;Jung, Yong-Tae;Sim, Jae-Hong
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제38권1호
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    • pp.65-67
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    • 2005
  • Intracranial chloroma may occur in leukemia, although they are rare. A 23-year-old female complained diplopia. Brain magnetic resonance MR imaging showed tumors in the both cavernous sinus, both tentorial and anterior falx. Gamma-Knife radiosurgery was performed with maximal dose; 20Gy, marginal dose; 10Gy. Peripheral blood smear revealed leukemia, and bone marrow aspiration biopsy showed acute lymphocytic leukemia. Two weeks later, MR image for the stereotactic biopsy noticed markedly decreased tumor size. Biopsy result was lymphocytic leukemia. She received conventional radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplantation. Brain involvement by acute lymphocytic leukemia is very rare. Even though chloroma are sensitive to radiation therapy, prognosis is poor because of the gravity of the underlying disease and association with impending blast transformation. The authors reports a intracranial chloroma by acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Natural history and clinical manifestation of Pediatric Brain Arteriovenous Malformations

  • Adikarige Haritha Dulanka Silva;Greg James
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제67권3호
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    • pp.280-288
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    • 2024
  • Brain arteriovenous malformations (bAVMs) are aberrant arteriovenous shunts through a vascular nidus with no intervening capillary beds. They are one of the commonest causes of spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage in children and may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality in cases of rupture. Treatment strategies include microsurgical resection, endovascular embolisation, stereotactic radiosurgery, multimodality treatment with a combination thereof, and particularly in high-grade bAVMs, conservative management. Clinicians involved in treating bAVMs need to have familiarity with the natural history pertaining to bAVMs in terms of risk of rupture, risk factors elevating rupture risk as well as understanding the clinical manifestations of bAVMs. This invited review serves to provide a synthesis on natural history and clinical presentation of bAVMs with particular focus in children to inform decision-making pertaining to management.

Clinical Features and Treatment of Pediatric Cerebral Cavernous Malformations

  • Ji Hoon Phi;Seung-Ki Kim
    • Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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    • 제67권3호
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    • pp.299-307
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    • 2024
  • Cerebral cavernous malformation (CCM) is a vascular anomaly commonly found in children and young adults. Common clinical presentations of pediatric patients with CCMs include headache, focal neurological deficits, and seizures. Approximately 40% of pediatric patients are asymptomatic. Understanding the natural history of CCM is crucial and hemorrhagic rates are higher in patients with an initial hemorrhagic presentation, whereas it is low in asymptomatic patients. There is a phenomenon known as temporal clustering in which a higher frequency of symptomatic hemorrhages occurs within a few years following the initial hemorrhagic event. Surgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment for pediatric CCMs. Excision of a hemosiderin-laden rim is controversial regarding its impact on epilepsy outcomes. Stereotactic radiosurgery is an alternative treatment, especially for deep-seated CCMs, but its true efficacy needs to be verified in a clinical trial.

뇌동정맥성 기형의 외부방사선 치료 효과 (The Effect of External Radiation Therapy for Intracrania1 Arteriovenous Malformation - Conventional Radiation Therapy vs Stereotactic Radiosurgery -)

  • 김인아;장홍석;유미령;윤세철;김문찬;신경섭;박용휘
    • Radiation Oncology Journal
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    • 제9권1호
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    • pp.53-58
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    • 1991
  • 가톨릭의대 방사선치료실에서는 1987년 2월부터 1990년 7월까지 41개월 동안에 뇌동정맥성 기형으로 확진된 17예에 대해서 6MV선형가속기를 사용하여 SAD법으로 외부방사선 치료를 시행하였다. 치료방법은 총 14예중 4예 $(24\%)$에 대해서는 보통분할방식으로, 13예 $(70\%)$는 정위다방향 고선량 단일 조사로 치료하였다. 이들의 임상적 및 방사선학적 추적검사를 분석하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 연령분포는 $10\sim51$세 (중앙값 26세)였고, 남녀 비는 14 : 3으로 나타났다. 2.주증상은 두통이 12예$(70.1\%)$, 경련 5예$(29.4\%)$, 편부전마비 4예$(23.5\%)$ 등의 순이었고, 파열에 따른 출혈을 동반한 경우가 5예 $(29.4\%)$있었다. 3. 각 뇌동정맥성 기형은 중뇌동맥 분지에서 기원한 경우가 7예$(41.2\%)$, 전뇌동맥 3예$(17.6\%)$, 후뇌동맥 2예 $(11.8\%)$, 전뇌 및 후동맥 1예 $(5.9\%)$순으로 나타났다. 4. 보통 분할방식 치료군의 조사량은 $3,020\sim4,500\;cGy/3\sim4$주, 정위다방향 단일고선량 치료는 $1,200\sim3,000$ cGy를 조사하였다. 5. 추적조사기간은 보통분할방식 치료군이 $4\sim43$개월 (중앙값 33개월), 정위 다방향 단일고선량 치료군이 $3\sim21$개월(중앙값 13개월)이었다. 6. 보통분할방식 치료군중 방사선학 추적검사를 실시한 2예에서는 경미한 반응을 보였고, 임상적 추적만을 실시한 2예 중 1예에서는 임상중상의 호전을 보였다. 7. 정위다방향 고선량 단일치료군은 13명 전예에서 방사선학적 추적 검사상 완전반응 2예 $(15.4\%)$, 부분반응 5예 $(38.5\%)$, 경미반응 2예 $(15.4\%)$, 무반응 4예 $(30.7\%)$로 각각 나타났으며, 임상증상의 호전을 보였다.

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복부부위의 체부정위방사선치료시 호흡에 의한 움직임분석 프로그램 개발 및 유용성 평가 (Development of Movement Analysis Program and its Feasibility Test in Streotactic Body Radiation Threrapy)

  • 신은혁;한영이;김진성;박희철;신정석;주상규;이지혜;안종호;이재기;최두호
    • 한국의학물리학회지:의학물리
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    • 제22권3호
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    • pp.107-116
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    • 2011
  • 호흡동조 방사선치료 및 체부정위방사선치료시 치료계획과 치료시 치료대상장기가 동일하게 움직이는 것을 확인하는 것은 매우 중요하다. 따라서, 본 연구에서는 호흡의 상태를 모니터하는 RPM 자료와, OBI 영상을 이용하여, 치료 중 치료장기의 움직임을 유추하고 분석하는 프로그램을 개발하였다. 기개발된 호흡연습/유도장치를 사용하여 환자호흡의 규칙성을 확보하였다. 호흡의 상태는 RPM 자료를 실시간 모니터하고 또 치료 후에 저장된 RPM 자료를 이용하였고, 호흡 변위를 내부장기의 움직임으로 환산하기 위하여 호흡의 0%, 50% 호흡동조 OBI 영상을 촬영하였다. OBI 영상촬영 시각을 기록하여, 해당시각의 RPM 자료를 읽고, RPM의 변위와 OBI에서 관찰한 종양의 움직임의 상호비례계수를 구하였다. 치료 후 RPM 자료를 읽어 RPM 자료의 최대값, 최소값, 평균값과 표준편차를 자동으로 계산하는 프로그램을 Labview로 제작하였고, 계산된 결과는 excel 파일로 출력되도록 고안하였다. 분석된 RPM 자료에 비례계수를 적용하여 치료시행중 대상장기의 움직임을 유추하도록 하였다. 이와 같이 개발한 방법은 구동팬텀을 이용하여 정확성을 시험하였고, 간의 체부정위방사선치료를 받는 10명의 환자에 대하여 개발한 방법을 적용하여 유용성을 평가하였다. 본 연구에서 개발한 호흡분석 방법은 구동팬텀을 이용하여 정확성을 확인하였다. 4 sec 주기의 2 cm의 sine 함수형태의 규칙적인 움직임에서 주기는 0.052 sec (1.3%) 크게, 움직임의 크기는 1.952 cm로 0.048 cm 작게 측정되었다. 환자에게 시험적용에서는 1명의 환자는 치료 전 연습을 위한 가치료시간의 자료분석에서 체부정위방사선치료에 적합하지 않은 것으로 판명되었고, 1명의 환자는 치료계획시보다 장기의 움직임이 크게 분석되어 호흡동조 방사선치료로 전환하였다. 본 연구에서 개발한 호흡분석프로그램은 복부부위의 방사선을 받는 모든 환자들의 내부장기의 움직임을 유추하는 데 유용한 것으로 평가되며, 체부정위방사선치료 대상환자들에 대하여, 치료계획시와 동일하게 움직임이 유지되는지 모니터하는 데 유용하였다.