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What is a congenital herniation of brain tissue through a gap in the skull?
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∙ 13y ago
False, that would be an encephalocele.
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How does herniation of the brainstem occur?
Death or permanent debilitation follows herniation of the brain stem.Such herniation will cause compression of those structures within the brain stem that control the most vital functions of the body (breathing, heart beat, consciousness).
What is the medical term meaning herniation of the brain?
The medical term for herniation of the brain is "brain herniation." This condition occurs when part of the brain is displaced from its normal position within the skull, usually due to increased pressure within the skull. Brain herniation is a serious medical emergency that requires prompt treatment to prevent further damage.
What is Congenital Brain Damage?
Congenital means that the baby was born with it. So if a baby has congenital brain damage, then it means that the baby was born with the brain damage.
What is a congenital brain tumor?
Congenital brain tumors are very rare neoplasms (tumors). Simply it is a generic term for any brain tumor which has existed from birth.
Brain herniation?
DefinitionA brain herniation is when brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, and blood vessels are moved or pressed away from their usual position in the head.Alternative NamesHerniation syndrome; Transtentorial herniation; Uncal herniation; Subfalcine herniation; Tonsillar herniation; Herniation - brainCauses, incidence, and risk factorsA brain herniation occurs when something inside the skull produces pressure that moves brain tissues. This is most often the result of brain swelling from a head injury.Brain herniations are the most common side effect of tumors in the brain, including:Metastatic brain tumorPrimary brain tumorA brain herniation can also be caused by:AbscessHemorrhageHydrocephalusStrokes that cause brain swellingA brain herniation can occur:Between areas inside the skull, such as those separated by a rigid membrane called the "tentorium"Through a natural opening at the base of the skull called the foramen magnumThrough openings created during brain surgerySymptomsCardiac arrest (no pulse)ComaIrregular breathingIrregular pulseLoss of all brainstem reflexes (blinking, gagging, pupils reacting to light)Progressive loss of consciousnessRespiratory arrest (no breathing)Signs and testsA neurological exam shows changes in alertness (consciousness). Depending on the severity of the herniation, there will be problems with one or more brain-related reflexes and cranial nerve functions.Patients with a brain herniation have irregular heart rhythms and difficulty breathing consistently.TreatmentBrain herniation is a medical emergency. The goal of treatment is to save the patient's life.To help reverse or prevent a brain herniation, the medical team will treat increased swelling and pressure in the brain. Treatment may involve:Placing a drain placed into the brain to help remove fluidCorticosteroids, such as dexamethasone, especially if there is a brain tumorMedications that remove fluid from the body such as mannitol or other diuretics, which reduce pressure inside the skullPlacing a tube in the airway (endotracheal intubation) and increasing the breathing rate to reduce the levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the bloodRemoving the blood if bleeding is causing herniationExpectations (prognosis)The outlook varies and depends on where in the brain the herniation occurred. Death is possible.A brain herniation itself often causes massive stroke. There can be damage to parts of the brain that control breathing and blood flow. This can rapidly lead to death or brain death.ComplicationsBrain deathPermanent and significant neurologic problemsCalling your health care providerCall your local emergency number (such as 911) or take the patient to a hospital emergency room if decreased alertness or other symptoms suddenly develop, especially if there has been a head injury or if the person has a brain tumor or blood vessel malformation.PreventionPrompt treatment of increased intracranial pressure and related disorders may reduce the risk of brain herniation.ReferencesNkwuo N, Schamban N, Borenstein M. Selected oncologic emergencies. In: Marx JA, ed.Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2006:chap 121.
What tissue are founds in brain?
brain tissue?!?!?!
Which body structure requires the most brain tissue?
Only the brain will have brain tissue
What is the medical term meaning congenital absence of the brain?
Anencephaly.
In your own words describe the relative hardness of the sheep brain tissue as noticed when you were cutting it?
The brain felt tough and rubbery when you are cutting through it, it does however, get alot softer as you cut through the middle of the brain.
The tissue that might fine in the brain?
brain tissue LOL this is true
What primary tissue is found in the brain?
You have nervous tissue mainly found in your brain. This tissue originates from ectoderm.
Tissue that forms nerves and the brain?
Nervous (nerve) tissue.
