Neuroscience Case Review Conference
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Important Learning Points
from May 8, 2012
Tethered cord is most frequently found in childhood, but limited cases may go undiagnosed into adulthood when it commonly presents with perianal pain.
In children, early surgery is recommended in cases of tethered cord in order to preserve neurological function. In adults, who have completed the growth cycle, limited laminectomy and surgical section of the filum terminale is warranted in symptomatic cases.
Most inherited tumor syndromes occur secondary to germline mutation in tumor suppressor genes.
The most common familial tumor syndromes include neurofibromatosis type I and II, tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, Li Fraumeni tumor syndrome, Gorlin syndrome, and Turcot syndrome. These inherited conditions can have increased incidence of CNS involvement.
Tuesday, May 15
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
Business Conference Center, Room 3
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Michael Casey, DO (OGME-3)
Brian Hudson, DO, PharmD (OGME-3)
Celebrating 15 Years of
Enhancing Neuro Healthcare Through Education and Research