MRI-guided focused ultrasound thalamotomy for neuropathic pain in an adolescent with cranial metastases: illustrative case
MRgFUS CLT appears to be a feasible and efficacious option for adolescent cancer patients with atypical cranial anatomy due to metastatic disease. This case highlights the potential for durable pain control in refractory NCP and suggests MRgFUS as a valuable palliative tool, warranting further investigation in pediatric patients and unique anatomical scenarios. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE25221.
Authors
- Danika Paulo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2292-1164)
- Daniel J. Curry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3661-2976)
- Nisha Gadgil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0215-0703)
- Ashwin Viswanathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9602-8563)
- Sarah G. Van Winkle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1533-6360)
Institutions
- Texas Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case25221
- Primary Topic
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00