Abstract PMID: 33337535 DOI: 10.1007/s00439-020-02231-6 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:WF5omc3nYNoC Type 1 Chiari malformation (C1M) is characterized by cerebellar tonsillar herniation of 3-5 mm or more, the frequency of which is presumably much higher than one in 1000 births, as previously believed. Its etiology…

Abstract PMID: 34607756 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcms.2021.09.005 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:Se3iqnhoufwC The aim of this work was to present a practical management algorithm for orbital and brain complications of sinusitis. According to the inclusion criteria, a sample of 68 patients was collected between 2008 and…

Abstract PMID: 34182416 DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2021.151774 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:roLk4NBRz8UC Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors (DNT) is a benign (World Health Organisation, WHO, grade I) glioneuronal tumor and it represent one of the most frequent neoplasm in patient affected by seizures. The epileptic neuronal activity can…

Abstract PMID: 33682333 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.28919 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:_FxGoFyzp5QC Meningiomas are an extremely rare histology among pediatric brain tumors, and there is a shortage of literature on their management. Proton therapy is currently used safely and effectively for many types of both pediatric…

Abstract PMID: 33621827 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2021.02.014 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:ufrVoPGSRksC Purpose: Our purpose was to better understand the pathogenesis of seizures associated with angiocentric glioma. Angiocentric glioma is an indolent and rare low-grade glioma. Its typical clinical presentation is with epileptic seizures. The pathogenesis of…

Abstract PMID: 32441149 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1769554 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:qjMakFHDy7sC On February 20, 2020, the incidence of Covid-19 began to rapidly escalate in Italy. By March 10th, the government announced many restriction measures, hopefully effective for contagious spreading containment. On March 12th, 2020, the…

PMCID: 33242424 DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.10.044 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:W7OEmFMy1HYC Abstract We report a comprehensive proteogenomics analysis, including whole-genome sequencing, RNA sequencing, and proteomics and phosphoproteomics profiling, of 218 tumors across 7 histological types of childhood brain cancer: low-grade glioma (n = 93), ependymoma…

Abstract PMCID: PMC7715173 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093%2Fneuonc%2Fnoaa222.599 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&pagesize=80&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:YsMSGLbcyi4C The Children’s Brain Tumor Network (formerly known as Children’s Brain Tumor Consortium- CBTTC) is a global organization pioneering a model of open-science medical research to improve treatment and discover cures. Started in 2011, our…

Abstract PMID: 31947718 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering7010007 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:d1gkVwhDpl0C In brain tumor surgery, an appropriate and careful surgical planning process is crucial for surgeons and can determine the success or failure of the surgery. A deep comprehension of spatial relationships between tumor borders…

Abstract PMID: 28777153 DOI: 10.1097/PAI.0000000000000554 Link: https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=70cz3rUAAAAJ&citation_for_view=70cz3rUAAAAJ:9yKSN-GCB0IC Atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) and dedifferentiated/poorly differentiated chordoma are pediatric tumors with some overlapping morphologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular features. Both these tumors have alterations in the tumor suppressor gene SMARCB1 resulting in loss of…