Morris Butchart

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Causes of lacrimal Gland Swelling?

Swelling of lacrimal gland sack on both sides. Following a long period of dry eyes due to neurological problems and Infractorial Superficial Siderosis

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What are the alternatives for investigation the Autonomic Nervous System Endocrine & Enteric where malfunction is suspected?

THE ENDOCRINE NERVOUS SYSTEM is controlled by the Thalamus region of the brain via the Pituitary gland which hangs below the brain. Also known as the master gland of the Endocrine glands located...

04 December 2023 7,727 1 View

Does anyone have data suggesting a high rate of Nuetropaenic SEPSIS caused by treatment of Superficial Siderosis by Deferiprone?

One institution who have a policy of restricting Deferiprone to patients with severe SS and continuing bleeds have found unclear evidence of benefit and a high rate of neutropaenic sepsis...

16 November 2018 9,315 0 View

Is anyone researching Superficial Siderosis

A progressive neurological disease caused by contamination of cerebrospinal fluid with blood, leading to deposits of iron on the brain & spinal cord

31 May 2017 9,338 4 View

Superficial Siderosis its cause, monitoring and treatment?

I am interested in: The causes of Superficial Siderosis. Monitoring requirements for patients who have been diagnosed as having Superficial Siderosis. Treatments dealing with or reducing the...

02 May 2017 5,440 0 View

Would pressure within a pseudomeningiocele be visible at the exterior wound given the following?

In previous questions I have asked about a pseudomeningocel extending into the spinal canal, epidural space and space created by removal of the lamina, over the combined length of the T9 & T10...

30 September 2014 2,948 10 View

How would you fill the cavity over the back of the spinal canal following a laminectomy and opening of the dura?

Removal of bone and muscle over the back of the spinal canal at T9 & T10 creates a cavity during a laminectomy prior to opening the dura to remove a schwannoma tumor. What steps if any would...

13 July 2014 584 14 View

How would you decide whether a spinal pseudomeningocele following a laminectomy was symptomatic or asymptomatic?

If only symptomatic pseudomeningoceles require investigative surgery what defines symptomatic?

01 May 2014 7,512 7 View