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0 wt% agar layer. In conclusion, Fourier transform analysis of MRE enabled us to obtain more detailed information of the tissue characteristics and vibration-wave conditions.
Somatic mutations on H3 histone are currently considered a genetic hallmark for midline pediatric high-grade gliomas (HGGs). Yet, different tumor histologies have been occasionally described to carry these mutations. Since histone modifications can lead to major epigenetic changes with direct impact on prognosis and treatment, we thought to investigate the occurrence of H3F3A K27M and G34R/V mutations in a cohort of pediatric tumors which included HGGs, low-grade gliomas, ependymomas, medulloblastomas, and a series of rare brain tumor lesions of different histologies.
A total of 82 fresh-frozen pediatric brain tumor samples were evaluated. PCR or RT-PCR followed by Sanger sequencing for the exon 2 of H3F3A (containing both K27 and G34 hotspots) were obtained and aligned to human genome. Loss of trimethylation mark (H3K27me3) in H3F3A/K27M-mutant samples was confirmed by immunohistochemistry.
We found H3F3A/K27M mutation in 2 out of 9 cases of HGGs; no H3F3A/K27M mutations were detected in low-grade gliomas (27), ependymomas (n = 10), medulloblastomas (n = 21), or a series of rare pediatric brain tumors which included meningiomas, dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors (DNETs), central nervous system (CNS) germ-cell tumors, choroid plexus tumors, cortical hamartoma, subcortical tubers, and schwannomas (n = 15). H3F3A/G34R/V mutation was not observed in any of the samples.
Our investigation reinforces the low frequency of H3F3A somatic mutations outside the HGG setting. Interestingly, an atypical focal brainstem glioma carrying H3F3A K27M mutation that showed protracted clinical course with late-onset tumor progression was identified.
Our investigation reinforces the low frequency of H3F3A somatic mutations outside the HGG setting. Interestingly, an atypical focal brainstem glioma carrying H3F3A K27M mutation that showed protracted clinical course with late-onset tumor progression was identified.
Focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) is the most prevalent cause of intractable epilepsy in children. It was first described by Taylor et al. in 1971. In 2011, the International League against Epilepsy described an international consensus of classification for FCD. However, the exact mechanism causing this pathology remains unclear. The diagnosis and recognition of FCD increase with the advances in neuroradiology and electrophysiology.
In this paper, we discuss the literature regarding management of FCD with a focus on etiology, pathophysiology, classification, clinical presentation, and imaging modalities. We will also discuss certain variables affecting surgical outcome of patients with FCD.
Based on our review findings, it is concluded that surgical management with complete resection of the lesion following preoperative localization of the epileptogenic zone in patients with FCD subtypes can provide a seizure-free outcome.
Based on our review findings, it is concluded that surgical management with complete resection of the lesion following preoperative localization of the epileptogenic zone in patients with FCD subtypes can provide a seizure-free outcome.
Several reports have focused on biatrial ganglionated plexi (GP) transcatheter ablation to treat cardioinhibitory neurocardiogenic syncope (CNS). Considering that anatomical studies showed a significant number of GP in the right atrium (RA), we hypothesized that RA "cardioneuroablation" could be an effective treatment for CNS.
Eighteen consecutive patients (mean age 36.9 ± 11.2years) with severe CNS were submitted to transcatheter ablation of GPs in the RA alone using an anatomical approach. Head up tilt test evaluation was performed during the follow-up period at 6, 12, and 24months and in case of significant symptoms, while heart rate variability parameters were evaluated at patients discharge at 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, and 36months after ablation.
At a mean follow-up of 34.1 ± 6.1months, 3 (16.6%) patients experienced syncopal episodes and 5 patients (27.7%) only prodromal episodes. Syncopal and prodromal recurrences were significantly decreased both in overall population (P =0.001) and in symptomatic patients after ablation (P = 0.003). Heart rate variability analysis showed the loss of autonomic balance secondary to a reincrease of sympathetic tone after the acute phase faster than vagal tone more evident at 12months (LF/HF vs preablation, P < 0.001) and persistent until 24months. SKL2001 Finally, a good correlation was observed between symptomatic events and the extension of RF lesions in supero-, middle-, and infero-posterior RA areas (r = 0.73, P = 0.03; r = 0.85, P = 0.02; r = 0.87, P = 0.004, respectively).
Cardioneuroablation in the RA can be considered safe and an effective technique to treat CNS episodes.
Cardioneuroablation in the RA can be considered safe and an effective technique to treat CNS episodes.
Atrial activation during typical atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) exhibits anatomic variability and spatially heterogeneous propagation inside the Koch's triangle (KT). The mechanism of the reentrant circuit has not been elucidated yet. Aim of this study is to describe the distribution of Jackman and Haïssaguerre potentials within the KT and to explore the activation mode of the KT, in sinus rhythm and during the slow-fast AVNRT.
Forty-five consecutive cases of successful slow pathway (SP) ablation of typical slow-fast AVNRT from the CHARISMA registry were included.
The KT geometry was obtained on the basis of the electroanatomic information using the Rhythmia mapping system (Boston Scientific) (mean number of points acquired inside the KT = 277 ± 47, mean mapping time = 11.9 ± 4min). The postero-septal regions bounded anteriorly by the tricuspid annulus and posteriorly by the lateral wall toward the crista terminalis showed a higher prevalence of Jackman potentials than mid-postero-ith High Density Mapping System in the Real World Practice (CHARISMA) URL http//clinicaltrials.gov/ Identifier NCT03793998.
Catheter Ablation of Arrhythmias With High Density Mapping System in the Real World Practice (CHARISMA) URL http//clinicaltrials.gov/ Identifier NCT03793998.