Recovery from Meningioma Surgery
A meningioma is a common type of brain tumor that originates in the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as meninges....
Treatment Options for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful condition affecting the facial nerves, specifically the trigeminal nerve, which transmits sensations from the face to the brain....
Surgical Management of Meningioma: Explore Options in Costa Rica
Meningioma is a type of brain tumor that, although usually benign, can significantly impact a patient's quality of life....
What is a ventriculoperitoneal shunt?
A ventriculoperitoneal shunt is a neurosurgical procedure designed to treat hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles. This excess fluid can increase intracranial pressure, leading to severe and potentially dangerous...
Types of Tumors in the Head and How to Differentiate Them
Tumors in the head are a serious concern affecting people of all ages and genders in Costa Rica and around the world. These abnormal growths can develop in various parts of the skull, including the brain, cranial nerves, salivary glands, skull bones, and scalp skin....
How is pituitary surgery performed and in what cases is it applied?
The pituitary gland, also known as the hypophysis, is a crucial structure in the endocrine system located at the base of the brain, just behind the nose....
Hydrocephalus Due to Meningitis: Symptoms and Treatment
Meningitis is a serious disease that involves inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. However, beyond the immediate symptoms and complications it can cause, such as fever, severe headache, and neck stiffness...
What is transnasal endoscopic surgery?
Medicine has advanced enormously in recent decades, leading to increasingly precise and less invasive surgical techniques to treat a variety of medical conditions. One of these innovations is transnasal endoscopic surgery....
Diagnosis and Treatment of Brain Gliomas
Brain gliomas are malignant tumors that originate in the glial cells of the brain and can severely affect brain function....
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Trigeminal neuralgia is a painful condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for transmitting sensations of pain and touch from the face to the brain....