International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy

Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2017

  • Dural Metastasis with Subdural Hemorrhage from Prostate Cancer

    Kantenga Dieu Merci Kabulo, Nathaniel Harunangoni Zimani, Aaron Masiiwe Musara, Patrice Ntenga, Khita Phiri, Kazadi Kaluile Ntenga Kalangu, Rudo Makunike Mutasa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 49-53
    Received: 13 August 2017
    Accepted: 28 August 2017
    Published: 18 December 2017
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    Abstract: A subdural hematoma (SDH) is usually traumatic in etiology. Non-traumatic instances of SDH are uncommon, and are rarely due to metastases involving the dura. We report a 68-year-old male patient with a one day history of, not communicating and not mobilizing and a 2 weeks history of generalized body weakness. A computed tomography (CT) scan reveale... Show More
  • Brain Metastases in a Patient with Ovarian Cancer

    Kantenga Dieu Merci Kabulo, Patrice Nday Ntenga, Nathaniel Hurunangoni Zimani, Kazadi Kaluile Ntenga Kalangu, Rudo Makunike Mutasa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 54-58
    Received: 22 August 2017
    Accepted: 4 September 2017
    Published: 18 December 2017
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    Abstract: Brain metastases are associated with a poor prognosis. Depending on the patient’s age, functional status, extent of systemic disease, and number of metastases. We report a case of 22-year-old female who presented with 2 months history of headache and vomiting and 1 day history of not communicating, neck stiffness, and generalized body weakness. Pat... Show More
  • Hydatid Cyst of the Posterior Cerebral Fossa: An Uncommon Location

    Marcellin Bugeme, Jacques Mbaz Musung, Daniel Gams Massi, Olivier Mukuku

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2017
    Pages: 59-61
    Received: 27 October 2017
    Accepted: 29 November 2017
    Published: 27 December 2017
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    Abstract: The authors report a case of hydatid cyst of the posterior fossa in a 22-year-old patient. He lived in a poorly sanitary environment and remains in close contact with the dogs. This young patient clinically presented with a raise intracranial pressure and cerebellar syndrome. The diagnosis of hydatid cyst was made on brain CT scan, which revealed a... Show More