Calcifying Pseudoneoplasm of the Neuraxis, Cerebellum and Cognition: A Rare Opportunity to Learn More
| Autor: | Bhaskar Thakur, Simon S Riches, Angela Costello, Miren Aizpurua, Istvan Bodi, Keyoumars Ashkan |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Cerebellum
cognitive functions cerebellum Neurosurgery Posterior fossa neuro imaging 030204 cardiovascular system & hematology neuro-psychiatric rating scales & assessment schedules 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Neuroimaging capnon Rare case Pathology medicine Neuropsychological assessment Psychiatry calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the neuroaxis neuro-pathology Dysexecutive syndrome medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry posterior fossa General Engineering Neuropsychology Cognition medicine.anatomical_structure business neuro-oncology Neuroscience 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Cureus |
| ISSN: | 2168-8184 |
| Popis: | Calcifying pseudoneoplasms of the neuraxis (CAPNON) are rare tumours. We describe a CAPNON in the posterior fossa and its associated neuropsychological sequelae to provide further evidence for the role of cerebellum in cognitive function. We report the clinical details, imaging, pre-operative neuropsychological assessment, histological features and management of a patient with such a tumour in the posterior fossa location. Detailed pre-operative neuropsychological assessment identified a number of cognitive deficits that had the hallmarks of dysexecutive syndrome. Post-surgery, there was considerable improvement, most notably on processing speed tasks and selected executive tests. This rare case provides further evidence for the role of cerebellum in cognitive function. |
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