Hereditary spastic paraplegia

Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSPs) are a group of rare, genetic neurological disorders characterised by progressive weakness and stiffness (spasticity) in the legs. This leads to increasing difficulty with walking over time. They are described as ‘hereditary’ because they are caused by alterations in genes that can be passed on within families. They are also known as familial spastic paraplegias or Strümpell-Lorrain syndrome.

Neurones afectades per Paraparèsies espàstiques hereditàries
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 22.05.2025, 10:19
Modification date: 22.05.2025, 10:21
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Paediatric hepatic tumours

Liver tumours in children and adolescents can be benign and malignant. They are considered rare tumours (for every million children, only one will suffer from a malignant liver tumour), which is why they should be treated in centres with great experience in hepatic surgery, and ideally with a liver transplant programme for children. Additionally, they must have the latest advances in interventional radiology.

Tumor hepàtic pediàtric
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 15.11.2023, 16:47
Modification date: 15.11.2023, 16:47
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Alex Rovira Cañellas

Radiodiagnosis (IDI), General Hospital

Computed tomography

The computed tomography, also known as a "CT" or "CAT scan", is a test that gives morphological information on different types of tissues: bones, lungs, brain, liver, blood vessels and soft tissues etc.. This test lets us diagnose cardiovascular diseases, infections, musculoskeletal disorders, cancer and infections, as well as track progress and plan medical and surgical treatments, if necessary.

Tomografia computada (TC) a Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 30.01.2022, 19:53
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Magnetic resonance

Nuclear magnetic resonance is a test that allows us to take anatomical, functional images of the human body to diagnose and assess a person's state of health. There are several diseases that require such images, such as trauma, brain and bone marrow explorations and cancer, among others.

Ressonància magnètica nuclear a Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 30.01.2022, 20:02
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Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. First described in 1906, it was known for years as senile dementia, but today we know that most cases of senile dementia are AD. WHO data states that it affects over 50 million people worldwide and this is set to triple by 2050. It is the main cause of disability in the elderly and the second specific cause of death in Spain.

Malaltia d'Alzheimer a Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 27.01.2022, 10:19
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Orbital tumours

A tumour is an abnormal growth of tissue. In the case of orbital tumours, this growth is located in the tissues around the eye, which may be muscles, bones, fat, the lacrimal gland, nerves and blood vessels. They are rare tumours of several different types that may appear at any age. Orbital tumours may be benign or malignant. Benign tumours may cause pain due to compressing or displacing the different structures in the eye socket. Malignant tumours, on the other hand, as well as spreading to neighbouring tissue, may produce metastasis in other unconnected organs or lymphatic nodules.

Tumors d’òrbita a Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 05.01.2023, 13:01
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Treatment for resistant osteoarticular infections

The concept of resistant osteoarticular infections encompasses all procedures on patients with infections that have not responded to previous medical and surgical treatment. These procedures may be changing prostheses or treatment for chronic osteomyelitis or septic pseudoarthrosis among others. The Musculoskeletal System Septic Pathology Unit also treats many of these patients from the start due to the complexity of their condition.

Tractament d’infeccions osteoarticulars resistents a Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 05.01.2023, 11:10
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Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect

Pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect is a rare heart condition characterised by a lack of connection between the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries.

L'atrèsia pulmonar amb comunicació intraventricular a Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 05.01.2023, 09:46
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Radiodiagnosis

The department is made up of professionals from the Catalan Health Institute (ICS) and the Institute for Diagnostic Imaging (IDI). We use the most advanced techniques and help generalise their application to improve patient care and the quality of diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.

Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 28.05.2025, 14:13
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