Thalamic tumors in children: case series from our institution and literature review
Renedo D, Ferraro F, Johnson A, Argañaraz R, Giovannini S, Zabala J, Zemma E, Mantese B. Thalamic tumors in children: case series from our institution and literature review. Child's Nervous System 2020, 37: 457-463. PMID: 32712861, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04830-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsThalamic tumorsCase seriesSurgical approachStereotactic-guided biopsyGross total resectionEndoscopic third ventriculostomyGrade IV tumorsHigh-grade tumorsInvasive surgical proceduresTime of treatmentSubtotal resectionMedian ageVentriculoperitoneal shuntMotor deficitsGrade IIIThird ventriculostomyGrade IGrade IIObservational studySurgical proceduresPatientsResultsFrom 2013TumorsCommon formResectionSpinal epidural abscess in children: a case-based review
Spennato P, Renedo D, Cascone D, Mirone G, Imperato A, Di Martino G, Cinalli G. Spinal epidural abscess in children: a case-based review. Child's Nervous System 2020, 36: 1385-1392. PMID: 32291492, DOI: 10.1007/s00381-020-04609-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpinal epidural abscessEpidural abscessOld girlPrompt surgical evacuationWeeks of antibioticsGood neurological outcomePermanent neurological sequelaeCase-based reviewCentral nervous systemNeuroradiological outcomesDecompressive surgeryNeck painNeurological outcomeNeurological sequelaeWorsen prognosisNeurological deficitsSurgical evacuationConclusionsThe managementPrompt diagnosisIntensive rehabilitationMotor deficitsPediatric casesRare pathologySuppurative infectionAntibiotic treatment