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Acoustic Schwannoma An acoustic schwannoma (also called vestibular schwannoma, acoustic neuroma or neurinoma) is a non-cancerous growth that arises from the eighth cranial nerve. ...read more.
Skull Base Service
Acute Subdural Hematoma (SDH) An acute subdural hematoma is a rapid accumulation of blood below the dura membrane layer covering the brain. ...read more.
Neurotrauma Service
Astrocytomas An astrocytoma is a type of glial tumor. Glial cells, which are "supportive" cells that help brain cells (neurons) function, are the most common cellular component of the brain ...read more.
Neuro-oncology Service
Brain Tumours
A brain tumour is an abnormal growth of brain tissue within our skull cavity. It can arise from the inner portion of skull bone, the membranes covering the brain and from the various types of cells making up the brain...read more.
Carotid Artery Disease A stroke or "brain attack" can occur when one of the major arteries in the neck (the carotid artery) is narrowed by fatty deposits (plaques). This results in carotid artery disease simillar to coronary heart disease...read more.
Neurovascular Service
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is a surgical procedure performed to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with significant carotid artery disease...read more.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) refers to the compression of the median nerve at the wrist in a structure called the carpal tunnel. The median nerve carries sensation from the palm surface of the thumb together with the index and middle finger...read more.
Spine and Peripheral Nerve Service
Cervical Radiculopathy
Nerve roots that go from the spinal cord in the cervical spine travel into the arm. Along the way, these nerves supply sensation (feeling) to areas of the skin from the shoulder to the fingers...read more.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a specialised treatment involving administration of very strong medical agents that are able to destroy and kill some tumor cells. This treatment is decided by the oncologist...read more.
Chronic Subdural Hematoma (SDH)
A chronic subdural hematoma is a collection of blood over the surface of the brain. It lies below the dura layer and it occurs after mild to moderate head trauma...read more.
Cranioplasty
This is a surgical procedure to reconstruct a portion of bone of the skull that was previously removed. The reasons for performing this procedure are for cosmetic purposes and for protection of the underlying brain...read more.
Craniotomy A craniotomy is a neurosurgical procedure to gain access into various locations of the brain..read more.
Degenerative Disease of the Spine The spine is subjected to wear and tear like all joints in the body, with resultant changes in the structure. Degeneration of the disc may cause it to bulge and compress spinal cord or nerves...read more.
Disc Herniation
The spine is subjected to wear and tear like all joints in the body, with resultant changes in the structure. Degeneration of the disc may cause it to bulge and compress spinal cord or nerves...read more.
Glasgcow Coma Scale The GCS is the most widely used method of defining a patient's level of consciousness and is used routinely by medical personnel to objectively describe a patient's neurological status...read more.
Glioblastoma Glioblastomas are the most common primary central nervous system neoplasm, representing 15% to 20% of these tumors. Approximately half of all astrocytomas are glioblastomas...read more.
Glioma The brain is made up of neurons (nerve cells) and tissues that support the neurons (glial cells). A glioma is a tumour in the brain that arises from these supporting cells of the brain neurons...read more.
Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Glosspharyngeal neuralgia is similar to trigeminal neuralgia but is thought to be caused by irritaion of the ninth cranial nerve (the glossopharngeal nerve) which is responsible for providing sensation to the back of the throat...read more.
Functional Neurosurgery Service
Head Injury Head injury is a common problem that patients present with to the accident and emergency department...read more.
Hemifacial Spasm
Hemifacial spasm is a condition characterised by facial muscle spasms or tics. These tics are usually painless and affect one side of the face...read more.
Intracerebral Hematoma (ICH) An intracerebral hematoma is a collection of blood clot within the brain substance. This occurs in the context of trauma after the head has sustained high impact injuries...read more.
Meningioma This is a tumour arising from cells originating from the membrane covering the brain surface called meninges. Meningiomas account for 15% of intracranial tumours...read more.
Neuro-oncology Service Skull Base Service
Metastatic Tumour
These are tumours that spread to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) from other organs in the body. Cerebral metastases are the most common brain tumor seen clinically...read more.
Movement Disorders Movement disorders refer to a group of neurological conditions that result in disorders of normal body movements...read more.
Parkinson's Disease (PD) PD is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer's disease. A recent study in Singapore showed that Parkinson's disease occurs as commonly as in the West...read more.
Pituitary Tumours These neoplasms account for approximately 15% of primary brain tumors and are the third or fourth most frequently encountered intracranial tumor after gliomas, meningiomas and schwannomas...read more.
Radiotherapy The purpose of radiotherapy is to kill a percentage of tumor cells and slow down the rate of growth of the tumorr...read more.
Skull Fracture A fracture occurs when there is a break in part of the skull bones. The skull bone serves to protect our brain from external injury. A fracture of the skull occurs when there is a heavy blow to the head...read more.
Spinal Trauma
Injuries to spine are common in road traffic accidents and falls from height. Spine fractures can cause pain or neurological deficits...read more.
Spine Disorders The spinal column is responsible for transmission of body weight from the head to the pelvis and protection of the spinal cord...read more.
Stereotactic Biopsy This is a procedure by which we can obtain a sample of cells originating from a brain lesion in order to confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment...read more.
Subdural Hematoma (SDH) A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood over the surface of the brain...read more.
Surgery for Tumours If the tumour is surgically accessible, an attempt to remove the tumour mass visible on the MRI scan is made...read more.
Sweaty Palms (Palmar Hyperhidrosis)
This is a physical condition with uncontrollable excessive hand sweating. It may cause severe psychological, social and/or professional disability...read more.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia is charaterised by brief episodes of extremely intense facial pain often radiating to the jaw. These episodes can occur spontaneously or can be triggered by light touch, chewing, or changes in temperature...read more.
Tumours of the Spine This may include tumours of the spinal column or the spinal cord. Tumours may be primary (originating from the spine) or more commonly spread from other sites...read more.
Last Modified Date :04 Jan 2010
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