Split-hand/split-foot malformation is a rare limb malformation with median clefts of the hands and feet and aplasia/hypoplasia of the phalanges, metacarpals and metatarsals. When present as an isolated anomaly, it is usually inherited as an autosomal dominant form We report a case of autosomal dominant inheritance and discuss the antenatal diagnosis, genetic counseling and treatment for the mal...

Time-resolved, contrast-enhanced 3D MR angiography combined with parallel imaging at 3T was applied to an intracranial arteriovenous malformation, a dural arteriovenous fistula, and an extracranial facial arteriovenous malformation. The temporal resolution was one image every 1.5 seconds. Arterial feeders were depicted in all three cases. Early venous drainage was observed in the intracerebral ...

This article reports the largest familial aggregation of Chiari malformation in a single family to date as reported in the literature. This study is a retrospective case series of a family of whom five individuals have a confirmed case of Chiari malformation and three additional individuals have Chiari signs and symptoms. This contribution further supports the implication of genetics in the tra...

Cerebral AV malformation in pregnancy is a rare condition with prevalence rate of approximately 0.01-0.5%. It generally presents symptoms at 20-40 years age most commonly around 30 age. affects both men and women but more prevalent this group. We presented case primi gravida 22 weeks gestation DCDA type twin presenting emergency department intracranial hemorrhage secondary to rupture malformati...

Objective: The purpose of this study is to explore the clinical characteristics and therapeutic methods of aggressive fibromatosis (AF) in skull. Methods: The clinical data and operative therapy of one case of aggressive fibromatosis in skull in our department were examined and reviewed. The associated literatures were reviewed and discussed. Results: It was indicated that the main manifestatio...

motor vehicle and falling down are responsible for the most number of traumatic injuries. this study aimed to compare the characteristics of traumatic brain injury among accident and falling down cases. in this analytical cross- sectional study, data were collected from the records of cadavers who died due to accident or falling down and referred to kahrizak dissection hall, tehran forensic med...

Dandy-Walker Malformation (DWM) is a rare congenital anomaly of the posterior cranial fossa. Features DWM include hypoplasia cerebellar vermis, enlargement fossa, and cystic dilatation fourth ventricle. MRI modality to confirm diagnosis. Treatment usually symptomatic required when signs hydrocephalus develop. Rare cases asymptomatic diagnosed incidentally are reported in literature. We report c...

Skin carcinoma, particularly basal cell carcinoma, and its treatment can result in large defects of the hairy skull. A 53-year-old man is described who was surgically treated for a large basal cell carcinoma invading the skin and underlying tissue at the top of the hairy skull. Treatment consisted of resecting the tumor and external part of the skull bone. To protect the brain and to cover the ...