Frequently asked questions in neurosurgery, with explanations of the processes of diagnosis and treatment.
What is a pituitary adenoma? Which pituitary tumors require surgery? Information on endoscopic pituitary surgery, drug treatment and follow-up options.
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Read the article →What is normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)? The symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of NPH, which can present with walking difficulty, forgetfulness and urinary problems.
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Read the article →Not every pain of the face, jaw or teeth is trigeminal neuralgia. The features that distinguish it, what vascular compression on MRI signifies, and when surgery comes into consideration.
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Read the article →Most aneurysms remain silent for years. Which headache calls for urgent assessment, and does every aneurysm that is found require treatment?
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Read the article →The rate of recurrence after surgery is approximately 13%. Who is at greater risk, and does returning pain always mean the herniation has recurred?
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Read the article →Headache is very common and does not by itself indicate a brain tumor. Which headaches warrant closer assessment, and is an MRI needed for every headache?
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Read the article →Roughly 90% of back pain does not arise from a disc herniation. What does it mean when a herniation is seen on MRI, and which findings call for urgent assessment?
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Read the article →What should be done when seizures continue despite two appropriate drug treatments? Surgical assessment, selection of candidates and the published success rates in drug-resistant epilepsy.
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