Achondroplasia What is achondroplasia? Achondroplasia is a genetic (inherited) bone disorder that occurs in one in 25,000 live births. Achondroplasia is the most common type of dwarfism, in which the...
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Dural Arteriovenous Malformations A vascular malformation is an abnormal collection or tangle of blood vessels. The malformations restrict or alter blood flow and are associated with the degeneration of neurons....
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Skull Base Tumors Tumors of the skull base were at one time linked to a poor prognosis. Advances in microsurgical techniques, an increased understanding of both the skull base anatomy...
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Pituitary and Parasellar Tumors The pituitary gland sits in a bony compartment (called the sella turcica) at the base of the skull and secretes substances, such as growth hormone, prolactin,...
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Pineal Region Tumors The pineal gland, which is a tiny gland located in the back of the base of the brain, creates the neurotransmitters melatonin and serotonin, although its purpose...
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