Foramen magnum (FM) tumors represent one of the most complex cases for the neurosurgeon, due to their location in a very anatomically complex region surrounded by the brainstem and the lower cranial nerves, by bony elements ...

The objective of the study is to describe our experience in the surgical management of foramen magnum meningiomas with regard to the clinical-radiological findings, the surgical approach and the outcomes after mid-term ...

The purpose of this study is to assess the presence of sexual dimorphism in the foramen magnum size. We analyzed 211 human skulls from the collection of the Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo, with a record of sex and age ...

Foramen magnum meningiomas represent a challenge for neurosurgeons. These tumors require careful surgical manipulation as they are often located in proximity to critical neurovascular structures and the cranial nerves. The ...

The occipital dysplasia has been characterized by a dorsal enlargement of the foramen magnum which can vary in size and shape. Clinical signs may be present or not in animals with occipital dysplasia. The purpose of this ...