Central neurocytomas are a well-characterized group of neuronal tumors usually arising in the supratentorial ventricular cavities. We describe the anatomical and clinical study of seven of these neoplasms. Patients were in the first four decades of life, and tumors were usually located in one of the lateral ventricles. Surgical resection was subtotal in 6 cases. Light microscopic examination revealed predominan...
Segregation from the community of long-term psychiatric patients leads to an increase in psychiatric disability. The rehabilitation process envisages the development of autonomy and personal realization and must be linked to a continuity of rendered care. In the resettlement of these patients there are priority needs to fulfill along with housing. Scarceness of community resources, in our country including acco...
Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABC) are rare bone tumors of controversial pathogenesis. In 15% of cases, they are localized in the vertebrae. Despite the absence of anaplasia, their volume and localization are often responsible for incomplete surgical resection. The authors present 5 cases of primary vertebral ABC, 4 females and one male, localized in cervical (3 cases), dorsal (1 case) and lumbar (1 case) spine. Sympt...