3 Lumbar Puncture
R. Nick Hernandez, Neil Majmundar, and Amna Sheikh Abstract This chapter will discuss the indications and contraindications, relevant anatomy, technique, complications, and tips for performing a lumbar puncture. lumbar puncture…
1 External Ventricular Drain
David F. Slottje, Nitesh V. Patel, and Ira Goldstein Abstract External ventricular drains (EVDs) are a common and useful tool in the Neuro-ICU. Here the following topics related to insertion…
2 Shunt Tap and Shunt Externalization
Yehuda Herschman Abstract A shunt tap or externalization can be performed in various clinical scenarios – most commonly shunt obstruction or infection. Here the following topics related to shunt tap…
42 Fibro-Osseous Lesions of the Skull Base
Panagiotis Kerezoudis, Kyle D. Perry, Colin L. W. Driscoll, and Michael J. Link Summary Fibrous dysplasia is a degenerative bone disorder characterized by the replacement of normal bone with abnormal…
41 Epidermoids, Dermoids, and Other Cysts of the Skull Base
Samuel P. Gubbels, Bruce J. Gantz, Paul W. Gidley, and Franco DeMonte Summary This chapter discusses several histopathologically distinct lesions that only rarely affect the skull base. These lesions are…
39 Pituitary Adenomas
Amol Raheja and William T. Couldwell Summary Pituitary adenomas are among the most common intracranial neoplasms, and they account for 10 to 15% of all intracranial tumors. The vast majority…
40 Craniopharyngiomas
Alan Siu, Sanjeet Rangarajan, Christopher J. Farrell, Marc Rosen, and James J. Evans Summary Craniopharyngiomas are histologically benign but clinically aggressive tumors that primarily involve the sellar/suprasellar region. The clinical…
38 Paragangliomas of the Head and Neck
Matthew Mifsud and Patrick J. Gullane Summary Paragangliomas of the head and neck are a unique collection of rare neoplasms. Their neuroendocrine origin necessitates a unique management approach, requiring comprehensive…
37 Schwannomas of the Skull Base
Michael Gleeson Summary The incidence, natural history, presentation and management of cranial nerve schwannomas are discussed in relation to their site according to evidence mainly acquired and published over the…
36 Meningiomas
Jacob Freeman, Ashwin Viswanathan, and Franco DeMonte Summary Meningiomas are the most common intracranial tumors, and more than 40% of them occur at the skull base. Their epidemiology, etiology, pathology…
