Case Studies
Case Study: Abdomen Tumor: Malignant Nerve Sheath Tumor in Patient With Neurofibromatosis.
Patient treated surgically with radical excision. Neurofibromatosis is characterised by multiple benign tumors that rarely are malignant. Currently, patient is doing well and there is no evidence of recurrence. (5/12/08)
Case Study: Skull-Based Tumor: Multi-Modality Treatment of Skull Based Pathology.
Treatment presented multiple challenges, including repair of aneurysms, need for care to preserve important nerve function and removal of growing tumor. Follow-up treatment to preserve other important structures occurred two years later. (9/11/07)
Epilepsy Case Study: Chronic Refractory Epilepsy and Left Posterior Temporal Cavernous Angioma.
Seizure patient with malfomation in the left posterior superior temporal region unable to control seizures with medications evaluated with non-invasive video-EEG monitoring. After review, awake craniotomy performed guided by concerns for preserving language capabilities. As a result, patient had no significant language difficulties and improvement in seizures. Click here for details. (1/18/07)
Case Study: Awake Craniotomy for Resection of Cavernous Angioma.
Discusses treatment of patient with history of multiple daily seizures with surgery following extensive imaging evaluations. Results were much less frequent seizures that may able to be controlled through medication. If not, further surgery is possible. Click here for details. (1/10/07)
Case Study: Orthopaedic Trauma Patient Gains Strength, Mobility.
Illustrates treatment of multiple skeletal injuries. Several surgical modalities employed along with less-invasive fixation where possible, allowing early PT because immobilization was not necessary. Patient discharged to home after two weeks, where she continues to gain strength and mobility. Click here for details. (6/9/06)
Case Study: Stroke.
Patient with NIH Stroke Scale reading of 3 treated successfully for aneurysm by neurosurgeon and interventional neuroradiologist with Neuroform stent. Click here to view study. (4/10/06)
Case Study: Stroke.
Diabetic patient with NIH Stroke Scale reading of 6 diagnosed with CT Perfusion study and treated with tPA. Result was almost complete resolution of symptoms. Click here to view study. (4/10/06)
Case Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Discussion of surgical treatment for patient with neurological deficit involving the cervical spine that resulted in significant improvement. Click here to view study. We are creating a case study archive that will be posted soon and accessible from DoctorLink home page. Watch for it. (3/24/06)
Case Study: Cyberknife.
Illustrates treatment for brain metastases in patient with progressively worsening dizziness and gait instability, including outcome and follow up results. Cyberknife care team also is listed if you have questions. Click here to view study. (3/13/06)
Case Study: Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Program.
Illustrates typical approach to pediatric or adolescent patient receiving care at the Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital of Austin. Includes patient history, evaluation, diagnosis and staging, psychosocial/education referrals, treatment, followup, off-treatment evaluation, late effects and health care team members. This is only one of several case studies planned. Click here to view study. (3/8/06)