Vol. 41 No. 13(PINS-NNOS) (2025)

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Pak J Med Sci Vol.41, No.13 (PINS-NNOS) 2025

Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS) National Neuro Oncology Supplement (NNOS) 2025

Published: 2025-12-08

Content

Editorial

  • Strengthening Academic Foundations: PINS’ Journey Toward Research Excellence

    Shaukat Ali Jawaid
    S1-S2
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).14639

  • An Impressive Advancement in Neuro-Oncology in Pakistan

    Syed Ather Enam
    S3-S4
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).14601

Guest Editorial

  • Academic Collaboration Results in a Meaningful Change

    Asif Bashir
    S5-S6
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).14602

Original Articles

Review Article

  • Bibliometric analysis of 25 years of research and publications in neuro-oncology in Pakistan: Trends and future directions

    Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Arham Amir Khawaja, Muhammad Faaiq Ali, Qurat Ul Ain, Arooj Kiran, Hafiz Muhammad Ahtisam Idrees, Syed Haider Hassan, Eeman Afroz, Meer Ahmed, Syed Ather Enam, Asif Bashir
    S144-S152
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13448

Systematic Review

  • Comparison of various predictive tools in predicting risk of cerebrospinal fluid diversion post-resection of posterior fossa tumors: A systematic review

    Sundas Irshad, Amna Sohail, Raahim Bashir, Fiza Ismail, Sabeel Mahmood, Syeda Aleena Hassan, Sameed Safdar, Hania Fatima, Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Sabino Luzzi, Asif Bashir
    S153-S163
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13459

  • Primary Intracranial Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma: Systematic Review

    Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Hasan Saeed, Muhammad Awais Ahmad, Ali Raza, Tariq Imran Khokhar, Muhammad Imran, Kate Drummond, Asif Bashir
    S164-S172
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13472

  • Primary intracranial rhabdomyosarcoma: A systematic review of existing literature from 2000 to 2024

    Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Momina Khawaja, Arham Amir Khawaja, Haseeb Ahmad, Momin Bashir, Syed Shahzad Hussain Shah, Asif Bashir
    S173-S186
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13473

  • Primary Intracranial DICER-1 Mutant Sarcoma: A Systematic Review of Existing Literature from 2000 to 2024

    Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Umair Ahmed, Ali Azan Ahmed, Talha Sajid, Ali Hassan, Muhammad Usman Arshad, Pin-Yuan Chen, Asif Bashir
    S187-S195
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13474

  • Impact of type of anaesthesia on long-term outcomes in glioma patients undergoing craniotomy: A systematic review

    Aqsa Mughal, Sidra Ameer, Arooj Kiran, Mazhar Nasim, Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Syed Shahzad Hussain Shah
    S196-S202
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13486

Case Reports

  • Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI): A report of two cases from Pakistan

    Ahtesham Khizar, Sundas Irshad, Maryem Tanweer, Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Saad Maroof Saeed, Hassaan Zahid
    S203-S208
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13348

  • A rare case of supratentorial intraparenchymal ependymoma in a 13 years old girl: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

    Ahtesham Khizar, Haseeb Waheed, Mahroona Fatima Khalid, Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Hassaan Zahid
    S209-S214
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13347

  • A Case of Mixed pitNET-Gangliocytoma of the Sella Turcica: Histopathologist’s take on Extremely Rare Occurrence

    Hasan Saeed, Madiha Khaliq, Mariam Abid, Zafar Ali, Amna Babar
    S215-S218
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13491

  • Extra-Axial Cerebellopontine Angle Low Grade Glioma – Unusual Occurrence in a 43-year-old Woman

    Zubair Mustafa Khan, Muhammad Jamil, Sameed Safdar Sheikh, Sumira Kiran
    S219-S222
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13492

  • Giant Craniopharyngioma Complicated by Cerebrospinal Fluid Ascites in a 7-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report and Review of Literature

    Maryem Tanweer, Syed Haider Hassan, Momin Bashir, Ahtesham Khizar
    S223-S230
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13507

  • Primary Paraspinal Leiomyosarcoma in a 49-year-old Woman: Index Case from Pakistan

    Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Shariqa Batool, Raahim Bashir, Shafqat Ali, Ahtesham Khizar
    S231-S234
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13501

  • Extra-Axial Dural-based Cavernous Hemangioma of Skull Base in a 15-year-old Male: A tale of complex case with favorable outcome

    Zubair Mustafa Khan, Haseeb Mehmood Qadri, Khawar Anwar, Faiqa Ijaz Khan
    S235-S238
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13502

Letter

  • Unspoken challenges: The hidden struggles of patients under surgical neuro-oncology care

    Muhammad Sohaib Shahid, Muhammad Fawad Ul Hassan, Asif Bashir
    S239-S240
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13503

  • Patient autonomy versus family centric decision making in end-of-life care

    Raana Shahid, Manahil Irfan, Syed Shahzad Hussain Shah
    S241-S242
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13504

  • Can Telemedicine mitigate the High Loss-to-Follow-Up rate among Neuro-Oncology patients in Developing Countries?

    Komal Naeem, Ceemal Fareed Khan, Syed Ather Enam
    S243-S244
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.13(PINS-NNOS).13506

Acknowledgement