Hidrocefalia aguda a presión negativa: propuesta de manejo y valor de la ventriculostomía temprana / Acute negative-pressure hydrocephalus: Management algorithm and value of early endoscopic ventriculostomy

La hidrocefalia aguda a presión negativa es una entidad poco frecuente, infradiagnosticada y asociada a una elevada morbimortalidad. Se propone un algoritmo diagnóstico-terapéutico para el manejo de esta patología, valorando la realización de una ventriculostomía endoscópica de manera precoz. Material y método: Estudio retrospectivo observacional en el que se analizan los casos diagnosticados de hidrocefalia aguda a presión negativa en el periodo 2016-2020. Se recogieron los siguientes datos: edad, síntomas, causa primaria de hidrocefalia, existencia de derivación, infección o intervención quirúrgica previas, tiempo hasta la realización de la ventriculostomía, tratamiento definitivo de la hidrocefalia y estado clínico de los pacientes a los 6 meses. Se desarrolla el protocolo de manejo propuesto y se lleva a cabo una justificación fisiopatológica del mismo basada en una revisión bibliográfica. Resultados: Se identificaron 5 pacientes con diagnóstico de hidrocefalia aguda a presión negativa, en 4 de los cuales se aplicó el protocolo propuesto, llevándose a cabo un diagnóstico precoz y una ventriculostomía endoscópica temprana. Dos de ellos (50%) experimentaron una resolución completa de la hidrocefalia, mientras que en los otros 2 casos se apreció normalización de la presión intraventricular, aunque requirieron derivación permanente. Un paciente falleció por infección sistémica (20%), los otros 4 (80%) fueron dados de alta sin modificaciones reseñables en su estado clínico basal. Conclusiones:La rápida identificación de un estado de hidrocefalia aguda a presión negativa es crucial para el correcto manejo del paciente y para disminuir complicaciones. El empleo de un protocolo específico y la realización temprana de una ventriculostomía premamilar endoscópica podrían mejorar los resultados (AU)

Introduction: Acute negative-pressure hydrocephalus is an uncommon, underrecognized patology with a high morbidity and mortality. We propose an algorithm to facilitate the management of these patients, promoting the early diagnosis and the use of endoscopic third ventriculostomy as initial therapeutic option. Material and methods: We performed an observational retrospective study in which patients diagnosed with acute negative-pressure hydrocephalus were included. Patient age and symptoms, primary etiology of hydrocephalus, previous shunt, infection and surgical procedures, time from clinical deterioration to endoscopic procedure, definitive treatment and patient outcomes were recorded. Our management algortihm is exposed and justified. Results: We identified 5patients with diagnosis of acute negative-pressure hydrcephalus. In 4 of them the management algorithm was applied and early diagnosis and endoscopic ventriculostomy were performed. We observed complete succes of the endoscopic procedure in 2 patients (50%); the other 2required permanent shunt, nevertheless resolution of the low-pressure state was achieved. One patient died after systemic infection (20%), 80% of the patients experienced good outcome. Conclusions: The early identification of a negative-pressure hydrocephalic state is essential to reduce complications. Application of a specific management algortihm and early endoscopic third ventriculostomy could be advantageous to achieve better outcomes (AU)

Influencia de la estimulación cerebral profunda en la carga de cuidadores de pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson / Deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson's disease: Effect on caregiver burden

INTRODUCCIÓN: Nuestro objetivo es determinar el grado de carga de cuidadores de pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson en tratamiento con estimulación cerebral profunda (ECP) con respecto a aquellos en estadios avanzados con otros tratamientos y las variables asociadas a la presencia de sobrecarga. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se incluyeron de forma consecutiva pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson en tratamiento con ECP, utilizando como grupo control a otros con enfermedad de Parkinson en estadio avanzado sin ECP. Los pacientes fueron sometidos a una valoración mediante las escalas UPDRS-II, UPDRS-III, UPDRS-IV, Hoehn y Yahr, Schawb & England, Barthel, PDQ-39, MoCA, Apathy Scale, HADS y la QUIP abreviada. A los cuidadores se les estudió mediante el inventario de sobrecarga de Zarit y de valoración afectiva HADS. RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 11 pacientes en tratamiento con ECP y 11 con otros tratamientos. En aquellos con ECP se observó una mejor calidad de vida según la escala PDQ-39 (p = 0,028), y una menor puntuación en la subescala HADS para la ansiedad (p = 0,010). Se observó sobrecarga en un 54,5% de los cuidadores de pacientes de ambos grupos (p = 1,000), con una puntuación similar en la escala Zarit (p = 0,835). La presencia de sobrecarga se asoció a una mayor puntuación en la escala de apatía (p = 0,048) y en la subescala HADS de ansiedad en el cuidador (p = 0,006). CONCLUSIÓN: Según los resultados de nuestro estudio el tratamiento con ECP no se relaciona con una menor carga del cuidador, siendo la apatía del paciente y la ansiedad del cuidador factores asociados a su desarrollo

INTRODUCTION: Our aim is to assess the burden on caregivers of patients with Parkinson's disease treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS) compared to those caring for patients at advanced stages and undergoing other treatments. We have also assessed the variables associated with presence of caregiver overload. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included consecutive patients with Parkinson's disease treated with DBS. Our control group included patients in advanced stages of Parkinson's disease undergoing other treatments. Patients were assessed with the following scales: UPDRS-II, UPDRS-III, UPDRS-IV, Hoehn and Yahr, Schwab & England, Barthel, PDQ-39, MoCA, Apathy Evaluation Scale, HADS, and the abbreviated QUIP. Caregiver burden was evaluated with the Zarit caregiver burden interview and their moods were assessed with the HADS scale. RESULTS: We included 11 patients treated with DBS and 11 with other treatments. For patients treated with DBS, we observed a better quality of life according to the PDQ-39 questionnaire (P = .028), and a lower score on the HADS anxiety subscale (P = .010). Caregiver overload was observed in 54.5% of the caregivers of patients in both groups (P = 1.000); Zarit scores were similar (P = .835). Caregiver overload was associated with higher scores on the caregiver's Apathy Evaluation Scale (P = .048) and on the HADS anxiety subscale (P = .006). CONCLUSION: According to our results, treatment with DBS is not associated with lower caregiver burden. Apathy in patients and anxiety in caregivers are factors associated with the appearance of overload

Deep brain stimulation for patients with Parkinson's disease: Effect on caregiver burden. / Influencia de la estimulación cerebral profunda en la carga de cuidadores de pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson.

INTRODUCTION: Our aim is to assess the burden on caregivers of patients with Parkinson's disease treated with deep brain stimulation (DBS) compared to those caring for patients at advanced stages and undergoing other treatments. We have also assessed the variables associated with presence of caregiver overload. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We included consecutive patients with Parkinson's disease treated with DBS. Our control group included patients in advanced stages of Parkinson's disease undergoing other treatments. Patients were assessed with the following scales: UPDRS-II, UPDRS-III, UPDRS-IV, Hoehn and Yahr, Schwab & England, Barthel, PDQ-39, MoCA, Apathy Evaluation Scale, HADS, and the abbreviated QUIP. Caregiver burden was evaluated with the Zarit caregiver burden interview and their moods were assessed with the HADS scale. RESULTS: We included 11 patients treated with DBS and 11 with other treatments. For patients treated with DBS, we observed a better quality of life according to the PDQ-39 questionnaire (P=.028), and a lower score on the HADS anxiety subscale (P=.010). Caregiver overload was observed in 54.5% of the caregivers of patients in both groups (P=1.000); Zarit scores were similar (P=.835). Caregiver overload was associated with higher scores on the caregiver's Apathy Evaluation Scale (P=.048) and on the HADS anxiety subscale (P=.006). CONCLUSION: According to our results, treatment with DBS is not associated with lower caregiver burden. Apathy in patients and anxiety in caregivers are factors associated with the appearance of overload.

Degeneración tumoral en meningocele no intervenido. Descripción de dos casos / Tumoral degeneration occurring over a non-healing meningocele. Report of two cases

Asistir a pacientes que presentan un meningocele gigante y en edad adulta es una rareza clínica, debido en parte a que es una malformación disráfica con una incidencia baja y a que el índice de supervivencia de los recién nacidos con éstas patologías era menor en épocas anteriores, pese a la benignidad de la malformación. Aportamos a la literatura existente los casos de dos pacientes que nacieron con un disrafismo espinal abierto y que no fueron operados en su momento, llegando a la edad adulta con voluminosos sacos meningocutáneos que tuvieron que ser extirpados, por presentar en el caso de más edad, un absceso con fistulización sin salida de LCR que no mejoró con tratamiento tópico y antibiótico. En el otro caso por sospecha de malignización debido a crecimiento progresivo de la malformación durante el último año, endurecimiento de la piel y dolor. El estudio anatomopatológico de los sacos resecados demostró la existencia de una degeneración carcinomatosa. En nuestros casos y en los pocos casos encontrados en la bibliografía parece que la irritación crónica del LCR y la existencia de células multipotenciales en el saco meningocélico pueden favorecer la malignización de los tejidos que recubren el mismo. La posible malignización descrita en la escasa literatura existente, a la que aportamos nuestros dos casos, sugiere como tratamiento de elección la exéresis quirúrgica de estas lesiones congénitas lo más precozmente posible (AU)

A giant meningocelic sac has not been usually described in adult patients, due to the fact that it shows a low incidence and few newborn have survived to date though the malformation is benign. We report two cases of patients born with the described malformation and who were not operated at that time, so they reached adulthood with bigger sacs. They needed surgery to remove the sacs, for a different reason. The older one had a fistulous abcess but the LCR did not come out, and it did not improved by the application of topic and antibiotic treatment. The other patient showed a progressive growth of the malformation during the last year, skin hardening and pain. The histological study of the dried sacs proved the existence of a carcinomatous degeneration. In the patients we have treated, it seems that a chronic irritation of the LCR and the appearance of multipotent cells in the meningocele may favour the malignancy of the tissues surrounding the sac. This possible malignancy, already described in the bibliography, suggests a prompt elective surgical treatment of the patients with these congenital lesions as soon as possible (AU)

[Tumoral degeneration occurring over a non-healing meningocele. Report of two cases]. / Degeneración tumoral en meningocele no intervenido. Descripción de dos casos.

A giant meningocelic sac has not been usually described in adult patients, due to the fact that it shows a low incidence and few newborn have survived to date though the malformation is benign. We report two cases of patients born with the described malformation and who were not operated at that time, so they reached adulthood with bigger sacs. They needed surgery to remove the sacs, for a different reason. The older one had a fistulous abcess but the LCR did not come out, and it did not improved by the application of topic and antibiotic treatment. The other patient showed a progressive growth of the malformation during the last year, skin hardening and pain. The histological study of the dried sacs proved the existence of a carcinomatous degeneration. In the patients we have treated, it seems that a chronic irritation of the LCR and the appearance of multipotent cells in the meningocele may favour the malignancy of the tissues surrounding the sac. This possible malignancy, already described in the bibliography, suggests a prompt elective surgical treatment of the patients with these congenital lesions as soon as possible.

[A clinico radiological study of patients with cavernous angiomas of the spinal cord]. / Estudio clinicorradiológico de pacientes con angiomas cavernosos medulares.

AIM: To define the spectrum of signs, symptoms and radiological features in patients with spinal intramedullary cavernous angioma. We analyze surgical management and clinical follow up in these patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: 16 adult patients, 9 women and 7 men, were studied in our hospital each with one cavernous angioma of the spinal cord. All patients were diagnosed with magnetic resonance imaging. The lesion location was intramedullary in all patients, 6 patients cervical level and 10 thoracic level. RESULTS: In 12 patients surgical resection of the malformation was performed and histological results confirmed the spinal cavernous diagnostic. In 10 patients, the clinical outcome had improved in Frankel grade. In the four nonoperated cases, successive monitoring studies demonstrated no radiological progression and the clinical symptomatology has remained stable. CONCLUSION: Women in the fertile period appear to be predisposed to develop spinal cavernous angioma. The bleeding risk, in our study, didn t have any relation with CMA level. Magnetic resonance imaging features cannot predict the CMA evolution.

Estudio clinicorradiológico de pacientes con angiomas cavernosos medulares / A clinico-radiological study of patients with cavernous angiomas of the spinal cord

Objetivos. El propósito de este estudio es definir el espectro de síntomas y signos clínicos junto con los hallazgos radiológicos que se presentan en pacientes con cavernomas intramedulares (ACM); se analiza el tratamiento y la evolución clínica en estos pacientes. Pacientes y métodos. Presentamos 16 casos de pacientes, nueve mujeres y siete hombres, con ACM únicos estudiados en nuestro hospital clínicamente, y que se diagnosticaron radiológicamente mediante una resonancia magnética (RM) medular. La localización de las lesiones era en todos los casos intramedular, en seis pacientes en la región cervical, y en 10, en la dorsal. Resultados. Fueron intervenidos 12 de los pacientes. En ellos, se resecó la lesión y se comprobó anatomopatológicamente el diagnóstico de presunción. En cuanto a la evolución clínica posquirúrgica, en 10 mejoró su estado, según la escala de valoración de Frankel. Se ha controlado la evolución de los otros cuatro pacientes, no operados por rechazo voluntario de la intervención, y no se han presentado modificaciones clínicas o radiológicas reseñables. Conclusiones. Encontramos esta patología con mayor frecuencia en mujeres, con inicio de la sintomatología en la edad fértil de la vida. No observamos en nuestra serie una predilección de localización en cuanto al riesgo de sangrado. No hay un patrón de RM claro de predicción evolutiva de los ACM (AU)

Aim. To define the spectrum of signs, symptoms and radiological features in patients with spinal intramedullary cavernous angioma. We analyze surgical management and clinical follow-up in these patients. Patients and methods. 16 adult patients, 9 women and 7 men, were studied in our hospital each with one cavernous angioma of the spinal cord. All patients were diagnosed with magnetic resonance imaging. The lesion location was intramedullary in all patients, 6 patients cervical level and 10 thoracic level. Results. In 12 patients surgical resection of the malformation was performed and histological results confirmed the spinal cavernous diagnostic. In 10 patients, the clinical outcome had improved in Frankel grade. In the four nonoperated cases, successive monitoring studies demonstrated no radiological progression and the clinical symptomatology has remained stable. Conclusion. Women in the fertile period appear to be predisposed to develop spinal cavernous angioma. The bleeding risk, in our study, didn’t have any relation with CMA level. Magnetic resonance imaging features cannot predict the CMA evolution (AU)

Hipofisitis linfocíticasin disfunción pituitariaen paciente perimenopáusica / Lymphocytic hypophysitis without pituitary dysfunction in a perimenopausic patient

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