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Hemangioblastoma

June 21, 2022 · Sidi el Amani · Leave a Comment

Firstly, what even is a tumour? So, a solid tumour is an abnormal mass of cells that grows on human tissue. We call these cells ‘neoplastic’, meaning ‘new growth’ – these growths are neither requested nor required. We usually distinguish between malignant and benign tumours. Cancerous tumours can be malignant, and so they can proliferate […]

Tethered Cord Syndromes

March 30, 2021 · Sidi el Amani · Leave a Comment

Background on the Spinal Cord We find the spinal cord freely floating in the spinal canal encased by the spinal column, a roughly cylindrical column of individual vertebral bones designed to protect the descending cord from damage. The spinal cord itself is made up of bundles of nerves that communicate with the brain and the […]

Spinal Dysraphisms

March 12, 2021 · Sidi el Amani · Leave a Comment

What is spinal dysraphism? Spinal dysraphism is a condition in which the spine does not form properly in a foetus, causing a gap in the spine. The spinal cord is the inner column of nerve tissue running along the length of the spine required for communication between the brain and the lower body. We know […]

Haemangioblastoma

March 10, 2021 · Sidi el Amani · Leave a Comment

Firstly what is a tumour? A solid tumour is an abnormal mass of cells that grows on human tissue. We call these cells ‘neoplastic’, meaning ‘new growth’ – these growths are neither requested nor required. We usually distinguish between malignant and benign tumours. Cancerous tumours can be malignant and so they can grow quickly or […]

Chronic and Complex Pain Syndromes

February 26, 2021 · Sidi el Amani · Leave a Comment

What is chronic pain? Chronic pain affects many people, across a variety of patient populations. Acute pain indicates a short duration and/or recent onset event, thought to be a protective mechanism of the body. Normally, this leads to healing and restoration however, persistent pain that lasts for over 12 weeks is referred to as chronic […]

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