Pria Anand1, Bart K Chwalisz2,3. 1. Department of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine, 72 E. Concord Street, Boston, MA, 02118, USA. 2. Department of Neurology, Neuroimmunology Division, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, 15 Parkman Street, WACC, Boston, MA, 02114, USA. bchwalisz@mgh.harvard.edu. 3. Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Neuro-ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye & Ear/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA. bchwalisz@mgh.harvard.edu.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In recent years, literature on neuroinflammatory disorders has dramatically expanded, as have options for treatment. However, few reviews have focused on skull-based manifestations of inflammatory disorders. RECENT FINDINGS: Here, we review the clinical manifestations, etiologies, diagnostic workup, and treatment of both systemic and localized inflammatory diseases of the skull base with a focus on recent updates to the literature. This review aims to guide the workup and management of this complex set of diseases.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In recent years, literature on neuroinflammatory disorders has dramatically expanded, as have options for treatment. However, few reviews have focused on skull-based manifestations of inflammatory disorders. RECENT FINDINGS: Here, we review the clinical manifestations, etiologies, diagnostic workup, and treatment of both systemic and localized inflammatory diseases of the skull base with a focus on recent updates to the literature. This review aims to guide the workup and management of this complex set of diseases.
Authors: A Lecube; G Francisco; D Rodríguez; A Ortega; A Codina; C Hernández; R Simó Journal: J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry Date: 2003-11 Impact factor: 10.154