Article title: Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor (DNET) Author: Samia Sulaiman Editor: Miramar Haddad, Haneen A. Banihani Reviewer: Lobana Mahdawi Abbreviations DNET: dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor LEAT: long-term epilepsy-associated tumors SGNE: specific glioneuronal element GFAP: glial fibrillary acidic protein PXA: pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma Overview Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumors (DNETs), first elucidated in 1988 by Daumas-Duport, could be described as indolent, slow-growing, mixed neuronal-glial grade 1 neoplasm and are usually diagnosed in children and young adults and localized to the primary site of origin. [1] DNETs could arise from deep grey matter or cortical matter. In up to 80% of cases, they are frequently associated with cortical […]

Article title: Subclavian Steal Syndrome Author: Samia Sulaimain Editors: Miramar Haddad, Haneen A. Banihani Reviewer: Dr. Hala Qaryouti Overview Subclavian steal syndrome (SSS) is a condition characterized by abnormal blood flow in arteries due to occlusion or stenosis of the subclavian artery, causing retrograde flow in the ipsilateral vertebral artery and ensuing symptoms of cerebral ischemia. While many patients with SSS may be asymptomatic, some patients present with manifestations of arterial insufficiency, which impact the brain and upper extremities of the body supplied by the subclavian artery.[3] SSS may manifest as syncope or presyncope related to cerebral hypoperfusion, which can […]