Dentate nucleus: a review and implications for dentatotomy.
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
; 166(1): 219, 2024 May 17.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The dentate nucleus (DN) is the largest, most lateral, and phylogenetically most recent of the deep cerebellar nuclei. Its pivotal role encompasses the planning, initiation, and modification of voluntary movement but also spans non-motor functions like executive functioning, visuospatial processing, and linguistic abilities. This review aims to offer a comprehensive description of the DN, detailing its embryology, anatomy, physiology, and clinical relevance, alongside an analysis of dentatotomy. METHODS ANDRESULTS:
We delve into the history, embryology, anatomy, vascular supply, imaging characteristics, and clinical significance of the DN. Furthermore, we thoroughly review the dentatotomy, emphasizing its role in treating spasticity.CONCLUSIONS:
Understanding the intricacies of the anatomy, physiology, vasculature, and projections of the DN has taken on increased importance in current neurosurgical practice. Advances in technology have unveiled previously unknown functions of the deep cerebellar nuclei, predominantly related to non-motor domains. Such discoveries are revitalizing older techniques, like dentatotomy, and applying them to newer, more localized targets.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Núcleos Cerebelares
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
México