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Leonard Cerullo, MD - Shares his thoughts on the passing of Ted Kennedy

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:28:00 +0000

With this morning’s passing of Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy from a brain tumor, Dr. Leonard Cerullo, neurosurgeon, revisits the topic of glioblastomas, the most aggressive form of malignant brain tumor. In this blog, Dr. Cerullo explains why brain tumors, in some cases, can cause death. Most importantly, he also discusses that in many cases brain [...]

Leonard Cerullo, MD - Discusses Spinal Cord Injuries

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:56:28 +0000

In honor of the 4th of July holiday, Dr. Cerullo discusses tragic spinal accidents which include diving accidents, car accidents and major falls. Obviously prevention is the best medicine, but when that fails, Dr. Cerullo outlines the next steps, differences in injuries as well as treatment options.

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery From the Patient’s Perspective

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:38:06 +0000

Leonard Cerullo, MD, one of the most experienced neurosurgeons in the country using the Gamma Knife to deliver stereotactic radiation to brain tumors, discusses the Gamma Knife procedure from the patient’s perspective. What will the patient’s day look like? What happens first? Why is it necessary to affix the head frame? What types of images [...]

Leonard Cerullo, MD - Discusses Metastatic Tumors

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:56:23 +0000

Dr. Leonard Cerullo, neurosurgeon with over twenty years of experience treating patients with brain tumors discusses metastatic brain tumors, which are among the most common types of brain tumors. Common questions regarding metastatic brain tumors are addressed including, what types of cancers most frequently metastasize to the brain, what types of symptoms can result from [...]

Leonard Cerullo, MD - Discusses Acoustic Neuromas

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:26:37 +0000

Dr. Cerullo discusses another common type of benign brain tumor, acoustic neuromas. Patients with acoustic neuromas frequently present as a result of loss of hearing in one ear, the most common symptom of this benign tumor located on the nerve that controls hearing and balance. Listen to learn more from a neurosurgeon with over 30 [...]

Leonard Cerullo, MD - Discusses Meningiomas

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Fri, 22 May 2009 20:25:20 +0000

Today Dr. Cerullo, CINN neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience, will discuss meningiomas. As he explains, meningiomas are primarily benign tumors that grow on the outside of the brain, but still within the skull. The various locations on the brain meningiomas can present are discussed along with some of the more common symptoms. Dr. [...]

Leonard Cerullo, MD - Discusses Treatment for Pituitary Tumors

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:57:56 +0000

As highlighted in a recent New York Times Magazine article, pituitary tumors can be difficult to diagnose due to the vague nature and wide array of symptoms. Their treatment can also present challenges as a result of the distinct differences in the types of pituitary tumors. Size and the secreting or non-secreting nature of the [...]

Leonard Cerullo, MD - Stereotactic Radiosurgery Part 2

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:01:06 +0000

This week Dr. Cerullo continues the series on stereotactic radiosurgery, by specifically discussing the use of stereotactic radiosurgery to treat brain metastases. Brain metastases are not an uncommon complication from patients suffering from breast cancer and lung cancer. The neurosurgeons at CINN have a significant amount of experience treating these patients with Gamma Knife radiosurgery, [...]

Leonard Cerullo MD, Discusses Pituitary Tumors

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:10:53 +0000

In today’s video Dr. Cerullo provides an introduction to pituitary tumors. He describes where they’re located and the challenges that result from their proximity to the optic nerve and carotid artery. He also educates us on the various classifications of pituitary tumors based upon size and whether or not the tumor is secreting or non-secreting. [...]

Leonard Cerullo, MD, Discusses Stereotactic Radiosurgery

Dr. Leonard Cerullo — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:26:23 +0000

Today Dr. Cerullo discusses a type of treatment for brain tumors called stereotactic radiosurgery. He discusses the differences between stereotactic radiosurgery and conventional or fractionated radiation treatment. He also provides an overview of the advent of stereotactic radiosurgery, the various machines used to deliver the treatment, including the Gamma Knife. Dr. [...]