The Center for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Acoustic Neuroma

Acoustic neuromas are benign tumors that arise from the Schwann cells that surround d the vestibular segment of the vestibulocochlear nerve, the eighth cranial nerve. They are consequently more accurately called “vestibular schwannomas”. Read More

Pituitary Adenomas

Pituitary adenomas represent approximately 10% of primary brain tumors and are the third most common intracranial tumor after gliomas and meningiomas. Most are benign and are slow growing. Read More

Aneurysm

The signs and symptoms of an aneurysm depend on its type, location, and whether it has ruptured or is interfering with other structures in the body. Aneurysms can develop and grow for years without causing any signs or symptoms. Read More

Brain Tumors

A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in your brain. Many different types of brain tumors exist. Some brain tumors are noncancerous (benign), and some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant). Read More

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by compression of the median nerve by the transverse carpal ligament at the wrist. Frequently, the patient experiences the gradual onset of numbness or “pins and needles” sensation in the hand and fingers. Read More

Chiari Malformation

Chiari Malformations represents a family of disorders characterized by displacement of the hind portion of the brain (cerebellum, brainstem and 4th ventricle) down into the spinal canal. Read More

Craniopharyngiomas

Craniopharyngiomas are epithelial tumors that arise from remnants of tissue present during the embryonic development of the foregut (Rathke’s pouch). Histologically similar to Rathke’s cleft cysts, they typically arise from or in the region of the pituitary stalk. Read More

Gliomas

Gliomas represent a family of tumors that arise from the supporting cells of the nervous system that surround the actual nerve fibers or neurons. Read More

Hemifacial Spasm (HFS)

Hemifacial spasm (HFS)is a disorder characterized by uncontrollable twitching or spasms of one side of the face. Its onset is spontaneous, most commonly consisting of subtle twitching of the muscles around the eye (orbicularis oculi). Read More

Hyperhidrosis

Primary palmer and axillary hyperhidrosis is characterized by excessive sweating of the hands and armpits. This condition is usually made worse with physical activity and emotional excitation or anxiety. Read More

Meningioma

Meningiomas are the second most common intracranial tumor and the most common benign brain tumor Only rarely are they malignant or behave in a malignant fashion. Read More

Moyamoya Disease

Moyamoya disease is a disorder characterized by narrowing of the intracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) and its branches, the middle cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries. Read More

Neuroendocrine Tumors

This group of tumors arises from the hypothalamus, pituitary stalk, pituitary gland and related structures. Their presence may be associated with hormonal over- or underproduction resulting in distinct symptoms that may include personality changes and more. Read More

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