Ganglionitis of the wing node is an inflammatory lesion of the cranial nerve node of mainly infectious etiology. Disease of the wing node is manifested by painful attacks in the affected half of the face, which are accompanied by vegetative symptoms (lacrimation, redness of the skin, swelling, salivation). Diagnosis of the disease is based on…
Ganglioneuroblastoma is a malignant neurogenic tumor containing neuroblasts and ganglion cells at various stages of differentiation. Disease is characterized by anorexia, weight loss, fever, symptoms of excess catecholamines (increased blood pressure, sweating, facial hyperemia, tachycardia). Depending on the localization of the tumor, symptoms of compression of the abdominal cavity or mediastinum, focal neurological symptoms may…
Ganglioneuroma (ganglioma, ganglionic neuroma, gangliocytoma) is a benign tumor formed from elements of sympathetic nerve nodes (ganglia). Disease can have a very different localization. Most often it is associated with various parts of the spine, can be located in the brain, less often — in the adrenal glands, gastrointestinal tract, skin, bladder wall. The clinical…
Ganglioneuritis is an inflammatory lesion of a nerve node (ganglion) with the involvement of nerve trunks associated with it in the inflammatory process. The clinical picture consists of a pronounced pain syndrome, sensitivity disorders, vasomotor, neurotrophic and vegeto-visceral disorders. It has its own characteristics depending on the localization. Disease is diagnosed mainly on the basis…
A new study has asked whether aluminum, which is part of some childhood vaccines, can cause childhood asthma. But even if this connection is detected, this component will not be removed from the vaccines. Scientists from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia again wondered whether aluminum, which has been used as an additive to childhood vaccines…
Hypothalamic hamartoma is a rare benign hypothalamic tumor that resembles a gangliocytoma in histological characteristics. Etiological factors are not precisely established. The neoplasm is manifested by epileptic seizures, a decrease in cognitive abilities, and an advance in the pace of puberty. To diagnose hypothalamic neoplasia, electroencephalography and cerebral MR scanning are required. Treatment includes anticonvulsants,…
Secondary parkinsonism is a clinical term that combines all cases of the appearance of parkinsonism syndrome caused by the influence of various factors affecting the central nervous system or the presence of a primary disease. Unlike Parkinson’s disease, secondary Parkinsonism has a more acute onset, is characterized by the initial symmetry of Parkinsonian manifestations and…
Paramyotonia congenita is a separate clinical variant of myotonia inherited in an autosomal dominant way and characterized by the occurrence of myotonic episodes under the influence of cold. In the clinic of the disease, there are also paroxysms of transient muscle weakness. The diagnostic algorithm includes assessment of neurological status, biochemical blood examination, electroneuromyography, genealogical…
Congenital myopathy is a congenital disease caused by genetically determined disorders in the structure of muscle tissue. Disease is manifested by diffuse muscle weakness and a decrease in muscle tone, the severity of which varies significantly depending on the type of myopathy. In severe cases, congenital myopathy can lead to the death of a child…
Inflammatory polyneuropathy is a multiple lesion of nerve trunks, the substrate of which is an inflammatory reaction of autoimmune genesis. It is manifested by rapidly or slowly progressive sluggish paresis with sensitivity disorder, sometimes with damage to the cranial nerves, paralysis of the respiratory muscles. Diagnostics is carried out using electrophysiological studies, analysis of cerebrospinal…