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Awake Craniotomy For Resection Of Intracranial Meningioma: First Case Series From A Low- And Middle-Income Country, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, Noyan Jawed, Faraz Shafiq, Ather Enam
Awake Craniotomy For Resection Of Intracranial Meningioma: First Case Series From A Low- And Middle-Income Country, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, Noyan Jawed, Faraz Shafiq, Ather Enam
Section of Neurosurgery
Introduction: Awake craniotomy (AC) has emerged as a better modality for resection of intra-axial brain tumors. The advantages are not just related to the preservation of neurological function, but also include early recovery, short hospital stay and possibly lower costs. However, data on AC for meningioma resection is deficient, likely because of concerns related to intra-operative pain and blood loss.
Methods: All patients who underwent AC, using awake through-out technique for resection of meningioma, during the last five years, were included in the study. Non-probability consecutive sampling technique was employed. Variables for demographics, and details of diagnosis and surgical procedure …
Significance Of Micro-Rna Expression In Patients With Meningioma, Rida Mitha, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Significance Of Micro-Rna Expression In Patients With Meningioma, Rida Mitha, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Section of Neurosurgery
Recent brain tumour research has shown abnormalities in gene expression as key features for almost all common brain tumours investigated. However, there is increasing evidence that epigenetic abnormalities are also crucial for tumorigenesis. Epigenetic abnormalities are heritable alterations affecting gene expression without changing the primary DNA sequence. Epigenetic abnormalities in meningiomas include abnormal microRNA expression, altered DNA methylation and histone and chromatin modifications. In this review we identify the role of altered expression of microRNA in the development and recurrence of meningioma. Based on the review of current literature, extensive knowledge of micro-RNA expression cannot only determine tumour recurrence and …
Effect Of Pregnancy On Growth Of Intracranial Meningiomas, Ayesha Quddusi, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim, Quratulain Virani
Effect Of Pregnancy On Growth Of Intracranial Meningiomas, Ayesha Quddusi, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim, Quratulain Virani
Section of Neurosurgery
Meningiomas are the most common benign primary intracranial tumours in adults. Their rapid growth during pregnancy has been well reported. Moreover, the relationship of increased progesterone expression during pregnancy and extensive tumour growth has been debated. In this review, we discuss not only the effect of progesterone on meningiomal growth but also other mechanisms involved in gestational meningiomas.
Simpson Grading As Predictor Of Meningioma Recurrence, Ayesha Quddusi, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Simpson Grading As Predictor Of Meningioma Recurrence, Ayesha Quddusi, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim
Section of Neurosurgery
Meningimas are one of the commonest primary brain tumours and the commonest extra-axial primary brain tumour. Despite better understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of the tumours, surgical excision remains the treatment of choice, and in a large proportion of cases, complete excision is curative. Simpson grading for the extent of resection of meningiomas, was introduced more than six decades ago, and has stood the test of time. With modern technological advancements, however, the relevance of Simpson grading has been questioned. Herein we review the recent literature on the relevance of Simpson grading more than sixty years after its introduction.