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Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour (DNT, DNET) is a type of brain tumor.Most commonly found in the temporal lobe, DNTs have been classified as benign tumours. [1] These are glioneuronal tumours comprising both glial and neuron cells and often have ties to focal cortical dysplasia.
Neurocutaneous melanosis is a congenital disorder characterized by the presence of congenital melanocytic nevi on the skin and melanocytic tumors in the leptomeninges of the central nervous system. [2] These lesions may occur in the amygdala, cerebellum, cerebrum, pons and spinal cord of patients.
Klüver–Bucy syndrome is a syndrome resulting from lesions of the medial temporal lobe, particularly Brodmann area 38, [1] causing compulsive eating, hypersexuality, a compulsive need to insert inappropriate objects in the mouth (hyperorality), visual agnosia, and docility.
Brain lesions are sometimes intentionally inflicted during neurosurgery, such as the carefully placed brain lesion used to treat epilepsy and other brain disorders. These lesions are induced by excision or by electric shocks (electrolytic lesions) to the exposed brain or commonly by infusion of excitotoxins to specific areas. [medical citation ...
Unspecific cortical lesion on CT scan is confirmed cystic and benign with contrast-enhanced renal ultrasonography. Most renal cell carcinomas are now found incidentally. [19] Tumors less than 3 cm in diameter less frequently have aggressive histology. [20] A CT scan is the first choice
[1] [2] These additional techniques are useful in determining what type of lesion the patient has, and allows physicians to determine more effective ways in treating the patient. (A) CT scan of a patient with middle cerebral artery stroke illustrating hypodensity areas within the temporal and frontal lobes.
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There are two main aspects of gourmand syndrome: first, the fine dining habits and changes to taste, and second, an obsessive component which may result in craving and preservation. [2] Gourmand syndrome can be related to, and shares biological features with, addictive and obsessive disorders. [2] [3] The syndrome was first characterized in ...