2022
The changing landscape in epilepsy imaging: Unmasking subtle and unique entities
Adin ME, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Y, Durand D, Zucconi W, Huttner A, Spencer D, Bronen R, Department of Radiology Abbott Northwestern Hospital M, Department of Pathology Y, Department of Neurosurgery Y. The changing landscape in epilepsy imaging: Unmasking subtle and unique entities. Diagnostic And Interventional Radiology 2022, 28: 503-515. PMID: 35997478, PMCID: PMC9682800, DOI: 10.5152/dir.2022.21339.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHippocampal sclerosisCortical developmentLocalization-related epilepsyTemporal lobe encephaloceleFocal cortical dysplasiaFocal cortical dysplasia IIbField of epilepsyEpileptogenic abnormalitiesAutoimmune encephalitisRasmussen's encephalitisCommon etiologyCortical dysplasiaEpilepsy surgeryEpileptogenic substrateTuberous sclerosisEpilepsy imagingHippocampal malformationsMTOR pathwayEncephalitisSclerosisMR imagingMalformationsUnique entitySurgeryEpilepsyDorsal bed nucleus of stria terminalis in depressed and nondepressed temporal lobe epilepsy patients
Dhaher R, Bronen RA, Spencer L, Colic L, Brown F, Mian A, Sandhu M, Pittman B, Spencer D, Blumberg HP, Altalib H. Dorsal bed nucleus of stria terminalis in depressed and nondepressed temporal lobe epilepsy patients. Epilepsia 2022, 63: 2561-2570. PMID: 35883245, DOI: 10.1111/epi.17377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTemporal lobe epilepsyDorsal bed nucleusTLE patientsEpilepsy patientsBed nucleusHC subjectsStria terminalisTemporal lobe epilepsy patientsMini International Neuropsychiatric InterviewMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scansTreatment-resistant depressionComprehensive Epilepsy CenterHealthy control subjectsStructural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scansResonance imaging scansNumber of patientsCase-control studyInternational Neuropsychiatric InterviewMajor depressive disorderCommon comorbid disordersHuman clinical studiesEpilepsy centersLobe epilepsyComorbid depressionControl subjectsChild Neurology: Functional Reorganization Mediating Supplementary Motor Area Syndrome Recovery in Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Obaid S, Qureshi HM, Aljishi A, Shaikh N, Kundishora AJ, Bronen RA, DiLuna M, Damisah E. Child Neurology: Functional Reorganization Mediating Supplementary Motor Area Syndrome Recovery in Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum. Neurology 2022, 99: 161-165. PMID: 35618432, PMCID: PMC9421776, DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000200772.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsSMA syndromeFunctional recoveryCorpus callosumSupplementary motor area syndromeCorpus callosal fibersLow-grade gliomasMedial premotor cortexFunctional neuroimaging featuresSurgical resectionClinical presentationHealthy hemisphereTranscallosal fibersAcallosal patientsNeuroimaging featuresPreoperative fMRIParacentral lobuleLeft toePremotor cortexCallosal fibersPatientsSyndromeComplete ACCExact mechanismAgenesisCallosumIntegration of Machine Learning Into Clinical Radiology Practice – Development of a Machine Learning Tool for Preoperative Glioma Grade Prediction (P14-9.002)
Merkaj S, Zeevi T, Bousabarah K, Kazarian E, Lin M, Pala A, Petersen G, Jekel L, Bahar R, Tillmanns N, Cui J, Ikuta I, Bronen R, Fadel S, Westerhoff M, Omuro A, Aboian M. Integration of Machine Learning Into Clinical Radiology Practice – Development of a Machine Learning Tool for Preoperative Glioma Grade Prediction (P14-9.002). Neurology 2022, 98 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.98.18_supplement.3243.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMachine Learning in Differentiating Gliomas from Primary CNS Lymphomas: A Systematic Review, Reporting Quality, and Risk of Bias Assessment
Petersen G, Shatalov J, Verma T, Brim WR, Subramanian H, Brackett A, Bahar RC, Merkaj S, Zeevi T, Staib LH, Cui J, Omuro A, Bronen RA, Malhotra A, Aboian MS. Machine Learning in Differentiating Gliomas from Primary CNS Lymphomas: A Systematic Review, Reporting Quality, and Risk of Bias Assessment. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2022, 43: 526-533. PMID: 35361577, PMCID: PMC8993193, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7473.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMachine learning-based methodsLearning-based methodsBalanced data setData setsVector machine modelMachine learningClassification algorithmsMachine modelMachineAlgorithmData basesPrediction modelPromising resultsPrimary CNS lymphomaPrediction model study RiskRisk of biasRadiomic featuresClassifierSetCNS lymphomaWebLearningFeaturesQualitySystematic review
2021
Management of patients with medically intractable epilepsy and anterior temporal lobe encephaloceles.
Sandhu MRS, Mandel M, McGrath H, Lamsam L, Farooque P, Bronen RA, Spencer DD, Damisah EC. Management of patients with medically intractable epilepsy and anterior temporal lobe encephaloceles. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2021, 136: 709-716. PMID: 34507290, DOI: 10.3171/2021.3.jns21133.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTemporal lobe encephaloceleIdiopathic intracranial hypertensionRefractory epilepsyEEG findingsSigns of IIHIntractable temporal lobe epilepsyResective epilepsy surgeryManagement of patientsTemporal lobe epilepsyScalp EEG findingsSignificant neuropsychological deficitsRadiological findingsIntracranial hypertensionPreoperative evaluationEpileptogenic lesionsSurgical managementEpilepsy surgeryLobe epilepsySurgical outcomesIntractable epilepsySingle institutionSurgical dataEpileptogenic focusMedical recordsWorse outcomesImaging of Neuromodulation and Surgical Interventions for Epilepsy
Adin ME, Spencer DD, Damisah E, Herlopian A, Gerrard JL, Bronen RA. Imaging of Neuromodulation and Surgical Interventions for Epilepsy. American Journal Of Neuroradiology 2021, 42: 1742-1750. PMID: 34353787, PMCID: PMC8562735, DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a7222.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsSurgical interventionPostoperative imaging findingsMultiple subpial transectionsComprehensive Epilepsy CenterGroup of patientsVagus nerve stimulationDeep brain stimulationInvasive treatment decisionsNew surgical interventionLobar resectionSubpial transectionMedical therapyEpilepsy centersImaging findingsNerve stimulationTreatment algorithmTherapeutic optionsTreatment modalitiesEpilepsy interventionsPotential complicationsEpilepsy casesTreatment decisionsBrain stimulationResponsive neurostimulationNeuromodulation techniques
2020
LGG-09. CORRELATING GENETIC SIGNATURE OF PILOMYXOID ASTROCYTOMAS AND PILOCYTIC ASTROCYTOMAS WITH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE MR IMAGING CHARACTERISTICS
Fadel S, Omay Z, Darbinyan A, Bronen R, Fulbright R, Mahajan A, Aboian M. LGG-09. CORRELATING GENETIC SIGNATURE OF PILOMYXOID ASTROCYTOMAS AND PILOCYTIC ASTROCYTOMAS WITH QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE MR IMAGING CHARACTERISTICS. Neuro-Oncology 2020, 22: iii367-iii368. PMCID: PMC7715503, DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noaa222.392.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKIAA1549-BRAF fusionBRAF V600E mutationWhole-exome sequencingBRAF-wildtypePilocytic astrocytomaWildtype tumorsV600E mutationImaging characteristicsExome sequencingAtypical imaging featuresMR imaging characteristicsMyxoid featuresPediatric patientsPilomyxoid astrocytomaIntraventricular extensionImaging featuresIntratumoral hemorrhageMRI characteristicsGermline sequencingAtypical featuresT1 intensityTumor localizationWildtype BRAFKIAA1549-BRAFPA correlatesCorrelating genetic signature of pilomyxoid astrocytomas and pilocytic astrocytomas with qualitative and quantitative MR imaging characteristics
Abi Fadel S, Erson Omay Z, Darbinyan A, Marks A, Bronen R, Fulbright R, Mahajan A, Aboian M. Correlating genetic signature of pilomyxoid astrocytomas and pilocytic astrocytomas with qualitative and quantitative MR imaging characteristics. 2020 DOI: 10.26226/morressier.5e8335ba7cb08a046ef7c7e5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDiagnosis and Management of pituitary disease with focus on the role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mahajan A, Bronen RA, Mian AY, Omay SB, Spencer DD, Inzucchi SE. Diagnosis and Management of pituitary disease with focus on the role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Endocrine 2020, 68: 489-501. PMID: 32162185, DOI: 10.1007/s12020-020-02242-3.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2019
Transitioning from Radiology Training to Academic Faculty: Defining Your Role and Interests
Grajo JR, Retrouvey M, Awan O, Catanzano T, Cheong LHA, Mankoff D, Burdette JH, Mendiratta-Lala M, Spalluto LB, Bronen RA, DeBenedectis CM. Transitioning from Radiology Training to Academic Faculty: Defining Your Role and Interests. Current Problems In Diagnostic Radiology 2019, 49: 227-230. PMID: 30929906, DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2019.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsTransitioning From Radiology Training to Academic Faculty: The Importance of Mentorship
Retrouvey M, Grajo JR, Awan O, Catanzano T, Cheong LHA, Mankoff D, Burdette JH, Mendiratta-Lala M, Spalluto LB, Bronen RA, DeBenedectis CM. Transitioning From Radiology Training to Academic Faculty: The Importance of Mentorship. Current Problems In Diagnostic Radiology 2019, 49: 219-223. PMID: 30904346, DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2019.02.011.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2018
Imaging the Postoperative Lumbar Spine: A Review
Tu L, Malhotra A, Wu X, Durand D, Kalra V, Abbed K, Bronen R. Imaging the Postoperative Lumbar Spine: A Review. Neurographics 2018, 8: 428-446. DOI: 10.3174/ng.1700064.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPresurgical language fMRI: Technical practices in epilepsy surgical planning
Benjamin CFA, Dhingra I, Li AX, Blumenfeld H, Alkawadri R, Bickel S, Helmstaedter C, Meletti S, Bronen RA, Warfield SK, Peters JM, Reutens D, Połczyńska MM, Hirsch LJ, Spencer DD. Presurgical language fMRI: Technical practices in epilepsy surgical planning. Human Brain Mapping 2018, 39: 4032-4042. PMID: 29962111, PMCID: PMC6175127, DOI: 10.1002/hbm.24229.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLanguage functional MRIFunctional MRISurgical planningEpilepsy surgical planningEpilepsy surgical programsGeneral linear modelingBlood flowClinical practicePatient careSurgical programsRoutine useMarked heterogeneityClinical applicationVerbal fluencyData highlightFMRI dataMost programsPatientsWidespread useEpilepsyIndividualsMRICareSuperior Pituitary Border Analysis in Immunotherapy-Induced Hypophysitis
Pucar D, Boustani AM, Bronen RA, Saperstein L. Superior Pituitary Border Analysis in Immunotherapy-Induced Hypophysitis. Clinical Nuclear Medicine 2018, 43: 284-286. PMID: 29401149, DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000001981.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsConceptsSinus diseasePituitary swellingSevere headacheVisual disturbancesLaboratory findingsMetastatic melanomaPituitary abnormalitiesRetrospective analysisContrast CTNoncontrast CTPituitary hormonesHypophysitisHeadacheDiseaseDiagnosisCTLow levelsNivolumabHypermetabolismImmunotherapyPETMelanomaAbnormalitiesFindingsHormonePresurgical language fMRI: Clinical practices and patient outcomes in epilepsy surgical planning
Benjamin CFA, Li AX, Blumenfeld H, Constable RT, Alkawadri R, Bickel S, Helmstaedter C, Meletti S, Bronen R, Warfield SK, Peters JM, Reutens D, Połczyńska M, Spencer DD, Hirsch LJ. Presurgical language fMRI: Clinical practices and patient outcomes in epilepsy surgical planning. Human Brain Mapping 2018, 39: 2777-2785. PMID: 29528160, PMCID: PMC6033659, DOI: 10.1002/hbm.24039.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLanguage functional MRISurgical marginsFunctional MRIPatient outcomesClinical practiceEpilepsy surgical planningEpilepsy surgical programsCurrent clinical practiceDirect brain stimulationEpilepsy surgeryStimulation mappingBrain stimulationClinical teamLanguage lateralizationSurgical programsSurgical planningLanguage-critical areasFMRI findingsFMRI paradigmUnexpected preservationFurther validationLanguage declineAdultsOutcomesChildren
2017
Long-term outcomes of tissue-based ACTH-antibody assay-guided transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenomas in Cushing disease.
Erfe JM, Perry A, McClaskey J, Inzucchi SE, James WS, Eid T, Bronen RA, Mahajan A, Huttner A, Santos F, Spencer D. Long-term outcomes of tissue-based ACTH-antibody assay-guided transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenomas in Cushing disease. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2017, 129: 629-641. PMID: 29027854, DOI: 10.3171/2017.3.jns162245.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTranssphenoidal resectionMRI studiesCushing's diseaseCortisol levelsLong-term corticosteroid therapyUrinary free cortisol levelsLong-term disease remissionLong-term patient outcomesResults Fourteen patientsLong-term outcomesPostoperative MRI studiesSurgical tumor samplesFree cortisol levelsPreoperative MRI studiesPrecise tumor localizationACTH antibodiesPituitary microCorticosteroid therapyStudy patientsDisease remissionFourteen patientsRemission rateRetrospective reviewTreatment failureCure rate
2016
Acute Stroke in a Girl With an Absent Radial Pulse
Ghoshal S, Bronen RA, McCarthy PL, Pels SG, Beslow LA. Acute Stroke in a Girl With an Absent Radial Pulse. Pediatric Neurology 2016, 62: 77-78. PMID: 27436537, DOI: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2016.06.002.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical Notes
2015
Imaging of lumbar spinal surgery complications
Malhotra A, Kalra VB, Wu X, Grant R, Bronen RA, Abbed KM. Imaging of lumbar spinal surgery complications. Insights Into Imaging 2015, 6: 579-590. PMID: 26432098, PMCID: PMC4656239, DOI: 10.1007/s13244-015-0435-8.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsEvaluation of patientsLumbar spine surgeryPostoperative complicationsPostoperative courseIncidental durotomySpine surgeryEarly detectionRecurrent disc herniationType of surgeryCross-sectional imaging techniquesEarly complicationsSpinal stenosisSurgery complicationsBrain findingsDisc herniationPostoperative collectionsIntracranial hypotensionThecal sacCT myelographySurgical invasivenessCSF leakLumbar spineMR findingsComplicationsEarly infection
2014
Brainstem melanomas presenting as a cavernous malformation
Lu AY, Patel AR, Kuzmik GA, Atsina K, Bronen RA, Jabbour PM, Hasan DM, Vortmeyer AO, Welch BG, Bulsara KR. Brainstem melanomas presenting as a cavernous malformation. Neurochirurgie 2014, 60: 184-187. PMID: 24856047, DOI: 10.1016/j.neuchi.2014.02.005.Peer-Reviewed Case Reports and Technical NotesConceptsCavernous malformationsClinical courseWhole-brain radiation therapyAcute pontine hemorrhageRight dorsal midbrainWhole brain radiationAggressive clinical courseRepeat hemorrhageMelanoma presentingSurgical resectionBrainstem hemorrhagePontine hemorrhagePoor prognosisTreatment modalitiesHemorrhagic lesionsRadiation therapyDorsal midbrainStereotactic radiosurgeryMelanoma lesionsLesionsHemorrhageMelanomaMalformationsResectionBrainstem