Developmental vascular anomaly associated hemi facial spasms and botox injections therapy

Developmental Venous Anomaly Associated with Hemi-Parkinson’s Syndrome

Objective and Importance: Developmental venous anomalies (DVAs) are common congenital anomalies of intracranial venous drainage. In general, it is felt that DVAs replace the normal venous drainage system and, unless associated with another lesion such as a cavernous malformation, should not produce symptoms. The present case raises important questions regarding the potential for DVAs to become ...

Facial developmental vascular anomalies.

Developmental vascular anomalies of the head and neck may give rise to profound esthetic problems that are a challenge to treat. These vascular anomalies may also be of significance in dentistry, particularly where extractions have to be carried out. This brief report describes a number of children who presented with different variations of these anomalies.

Congenital glioblastoma coexisting with vascular developmental anomaly.

Congenital central nervous tumours form a unique group of neoplasms. They are different from other tumour groups not only due to the onset time but also to their histopathology, anatomic location, and biologic behaviour. Congenital glioblastoma is one of the rarest types of congenital brain tumours and is uncommon in the prenatal period. We report a rare case of congenital glioblastoma detected...

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Focal facial spasms associated with benign parotid hypertrophy.

Dr. Paulo E.M. Carrilho – Rua Santa Catarina 925 85801-040 Cascavel PR Brasil. E-mail: [email protected] Compression of the facial nerve by a cerebellopontine angle mass lesion, or by aberrant arteries in the posterior fossa can produce repetitive clonic and tonic contractions of one side of the face. Such condition is also observed after Bell ́s palsy as a tardive complication. In spite of ...