Kai Shu1, Suojun Zhang, Lin Han, Ting Lei. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, People's Republic of China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the surgical treatment of cerebellar schistosomiasis. METHODS: Twelve cases of cerebellar schistosomiasis treated in our department were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: All cases were cured. At the 2-year follow-up examination, all patients could perform physical tasks normally. CONCLUSION: Cerebellar schistosomiasis tends to cause mass effect of the posterior cranial fossa and increased intracranial pressure. Microresection of the pathological focus and decompression of the posterior cranial fossa should be effective therapeutic measures.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the surgical treatment of cerebellar schistosomiasis. METHODS: Twelve cases of cerebellar schistosomiasis treated in our department were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: All cases were cured. At the 2-year follow-up examination, all patients could perform physical tasks normally. CONCLUSION:Cerebellar schistosomiasis tends to cause mass effect of the posterior cranial fossa and increased intracranial pressure. Microresection of the pathological focus and decompression of the posterior cranial fossa should be effective therapeutic measures.
Authors: Matthew F Rose; Eli E Zimmerman; Liangge Hsu; Alexandra J Golby; Emam Saleh; Rebecca D Folkerth; Sandro S Santagata; Danny A Milner; Shakti H Ramkissoon Journal: Epilepsy Behav Case Rep Date: 2014-02-11