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Umberto De Girolami | Medical Services

Programs & Services

Languages

  • English

Umberto De Girolami | Education

Undergraduate School

University of Miami

Miami, FL

Medical School

University of Miami School of Medicine

1967, Miami, FL

Internship

Massachusetts General Hospital

1969, Boston, MA

Residency

Anatomic Pathology

Massachusetts General Hospital

1970, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital

1972, Boston, MA

Fellowship

Neuropathology

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

1974, Washington, DC

Residency

Neurology

University of Massachusetts Medical Center

1979, Worcester, MA

Umberto De Girolami | Certifications

  • American Board of Pathology (Neuropathology)

Umberto De Girolami | Publications

  1. Progestin-associated meningiomatosis with unusual schwannoma-like morphology. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2024 02 21; 83(3):214-216. View Progestin-associated meningiomatosis with unusual schwannoma-like morphology. Abstract

  2. Neuromuscular pathology. Handb Clin Neurol. 2023; 195:287-300. View Neuromuscular pathology. Abstract

  3. Corticotroph hyperplasia and Cushing disease: diagnostic features and surgical management. J Neurosurg. 2021 07 01; 135(1):152-163. View Corticotroph hyperplasia and Cushing disease: diagnostic features and surgical management. Abstract

  4. Clinical Reasoning: A 42-year-old woman with progressive cognitive difficulties and gait imbalance. Neurology. 2020 03 17; 94(11):e1219-e1226. View Clinical Reasoning: A 42-year-old woman with progressive cognitive difficulties and gait imbalance. Abstract

  5. Surgical resection of granular cell tumor of the sellar region: three indications. Pituitary. 2019 Dec; 22(6):633-639. View Surgical resection of granular cell tumor of the sellar region: three indications. Abstract

  6. Fatal Powassan Encephalitis (Deer Tick Virus, Lineage II) in a Patient With Fever and Orchitis Receiving Rituximab. JAMA Neurol. 2018 06 01; 75(6):746-750. View Fatal Powassan Encephalitis (Deer Tick Virus, Lineage II) in a Patient With Fever and Orchitis Receiving Rituximab. Abstract

  7. Natural history of cranial fibrous dysplasia revealed during long-term follow-up: Case report and literature review. Surg Neurol Int. 2017; 8:209. View Natural history of cranial fibrous dysplasia revealed during long-term follow-up: Case report and literature review. Abstract

  8. A Woman in Her 40s With Headache and New-Onset Seizures. JAMA Neurol. 2017 Apr 01; 74(4):476-480. View A Woman in Her 40s With Headache and New-Onset Seizures. Abstract

  9. Brain and liver pathology, amyloid deposition, and interferon responses among older HIV-positive patients in the late HAART era. BMC Infect Dis. 2017 02 17; 17(1):151. View Brain and liver pathology, amyloid deposition, and interferon responses among older HIV-positive patients in the late HAART era. Abstract

  10. Fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis in a Patient on Maintenance Rituximab: A Case Report. Open Forum Infect Dis. 2017; 4(1):ofx021. View Fatal Eastern Equine Encephalitis in a Patient on Maintenance Rituximab: A Case Report. Abstract

  11. Novel mutation in CNTNAP1 results in congenital hypomyelinating neuropathy. Muscle Nerve. 2017 05; 55(5):761-765. View Novel mutation in CNTNAP1 results in congenital hypomyelinating neuropathy. Abstract

  12. Spinal cord. Handb Clin Neurol. 2017; 145:405-425. View Spinal cord. Abstract

  13. Functional Gonadotroph Adenomas: Case Series and Report of Literature. Neurosurgery. 2016 Dec; 79(6):823-831. View Functional Gonadotroph Adenomas: Case Series and Report of Literature. Abstract

  14. Central Versus Extraventricular Neurocytoma in Children: A Clinicopathologic Comparison and Review of the Literature. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2016 08; 38(6):479-85. View Central Versus Extraventricular Neurocytoma in Children: A Clinicopathologic Comparison and Review of the Literature. Abstract

  15. Transformation of Face Transplants: Volumetric and Morphologic Graft Changes Resemble Aging After Facial Allotransplantation. Am J Transplant. 2016 Mar; 16(3):968-78. View Transformation of Face Transplants: Volumetric and Morphologic Graft Changes Resemble Aging After Facial Allotransplantation. Abstract

  16. Expanding the phenotype associated with the NEFL mutation: neuromuscular disease in a family with overlapping myopathic and neurogenic findings. JAMA Neurol. 2014 Nov; 71(11):1413-20. View Expanding the phenotype associated with the NEFL mutation: neuromuscular disease in a family with overlapping myopathic and neurogenic findings. Abstract

  17. Effects of early and late diabetic neuropathy on sciatic nerve block duration and neurotoxicity in Zucker diabetic fatty rats. Br J Anaesth. 2015 Feb; 114(2):319-26. View Effects of early and late diabetic neuropathy on sciatic nerve block duration and neurotoxicity in Zucker diabetic fatty rats. Abstract

  18. Cytologic characterization of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor in cerebrospinal fluid. Cancer Cytopathol. 2014 Dec; 122(12):903-8. View Cytologic characterization of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor in cerebrospinal fluid. Abstract

  19. RYR1 mutations as a cause of ophthalmoplegia, facial weakness, and malignant hyperthermia. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2013 Dec; 131(12):1532-40. View RYR1 mutations as a cause of ophthalmoplegia, facial weakness, and malignant hyperthermia. Abstract

  20. Neuropathology of sleep disorders: a review. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2011 Apr; 70(4):243-52. View Neuropathology of sleep disorders: a review. Abstract

  21. Molecular classification of low-grade diffuse gliomas. Am J Pathol. 2010 Dec; 177(6):2708-14. View Molecular classification of low-grade diffuse gliomas. Abstract

  22. Pixel-based comparison of spinal cord MR diffusion anisotropy with axon packing parameters. Magn Reson Med. 2010 Jun; 63(6):1510-9. View Pixel-based comparison of spinal cord MR diffusion anisotropy with axon packing parameters. Abstract

  23. Best cases from the AFIP: osmotic demyelination syndrome. Radiographics. 2009 May-Jun; 29(3):933-8. View Best cases from the AFIP: osmotic demyelination syndrome. Abstract

  24. An absorbable local anesthetic matrix provides several days of functional sciatic nerve blockade. Anesth Analg. 2009 Mar; 108(3):1027-33. View An absorbable local anesthetic matrix provides several days of functional sciatic nerve blockade. Abstract

  25. Neuropathology of central nervous system arterial syndromes. Part I: the supratentorial circulation. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2009 Feb; 68(2):113-24. View Neuropathology of central nervous system arterial syndromes. Part I: the supratentorial circulation. Abstract

  26. Cerebrospinal fluid cytology in patients with ependymoma: a bi-institutional retrospective study. Cancer. 2008 Oct 25; 114(5):307-14. View Cerebrospinal fluid cytology in patients with ependymoma: a bi-institutional retrospective study. Abstract

  27. Prognostic value of tumor microinvasion and metalloproteinases expression in intracranial pediatric ependymomas. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2008 Sep; 67(9):911-20. View Prognostic value of tumor microinvasion and metalloproteinases expression in intracranial pediatric ependymomas. Abstract

  28. Pathology of tumors of the pineal region. Rev Neurol (Paris). 2008 Nov; 164(11):882-95. View Pathology of tumors of the pineal region. Abstract

  29. Outcome of pediatric pineoblastoma after surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. J Neurooncol. 2008 Aug; 89(1):89-95. View Outcome of pediatric pineoblastoma after surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Abstract

  30. The neuropathology of vascular and mixed dementia and vascular cognitive impairment. Handb Clin Neurol. 2008; 89:687-703. View The neuropathology of vascular and mixed dementia and vascular cognitive impairment. Abstract

  31. The 1p-encoded protein stathmin and resistance of malignant gliomas to nitrosoureas. J Natl Cancer Inst. 2007 Apr 18; 99(8):639-52. View The 1p-encoded protein stathmin and resistance of malignant gliomas to nitrosoureas. Abstract

  32. Predicting survival of children with CNS tumors using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging biomarkers. Int J Oncol. 2007 Mar; 30(3):651-7. View Predicting survival of children with CNS tumors using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging biomarkers. Abstract

  33. Intramedullary neuroma of the cervicomedullary junction. Case report. J Neurosurg Spine. 2006 Oct; 5(4):362-6. View Intramedullary neuroma of the cervicomedullary junction. Case report. Abstract

  34. XRCC4 suppresses medulloblastomas with recurrent translocations in p53-deficient mice. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2006 May 09; 103(19):7378-83. View XRCC4 suppresses medulloblastomas with recurrent translocations in p53-deficient mice. Abstract

  35. Characterization of lymphocytic infiltrates in progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: co-localization of CD8(+) T cells with JCV-infected glial cells. J Neurovirol. 2006 Apr; 12(2):116-28. View Characterization of lymphocytic infiltrates in progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: co-localization of CD8(+) T cells with JCV-infected glial cells. Abstract

  36. Collateral nerve fibers in human spinal cord: visualization with magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging. Neuroimage. 2006 May 15; 31(1):24-30. View Collateral nerve fibers in human spinal cord: visualization with magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging. Abstract

  37. Lyme meningoradiculitis and myositis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Dec 15; 41(12):e112-4. View Lyme meningoradiculitis and myositis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Abstract

  38. Transcriptional therapy with the histone deacetylase inhibitor trichostatin A ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. J Neuroimmunol. 2005 Jul; 164(1-2):10-21. View Transcriptional therapy with the histone deacetylase inhibitor trichostatin A ameliorates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Abstract

  39. Adverse cerebrovascular effects of intraarterial CO2 injections: development of an in vitro/in vivo model for assessment of gas-based toxicity. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2005 May; 16(5):713-26. View Adverse cerebrovascular effects of intraarterial CO2 injections: development of an in vitro/in vivo model for assessment of gas-based toxicity. Abstract

  40. Proliferative potential of human astrocytes. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2005 Feb; 64(2):163-9. View Proliferative potential of human astrocytes. Abstract

  41. Noninvasive magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging biomarkers to predict the clinical grade of pediatric brain tumors. Clin Cancer Res. 2004 Dec 15; 10(24):8220-8. View Noninvasive magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging biomarkers to predict the clinical grade of pediatric brain tumors. Abstract

  42. Neurologic and histopathologic evaluation after high-volume intrathecal amitriptyline. Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2004 Sep-Oct; 29(5):434-40. View Neurologic and histopathologic evaluation after high-volume intrathecal amitriptyline. Abstract

  43. Local anesthetic properties of a novel derivative, N-methyl doxepin, versus doxepin and bupivacaine. Anesth Analg. 2004 Mar; 98(3):672-6, table of contents. View Local anesthetic properties of a novel derivative, N-methyl doxepin, versus doxepin and bupivacaine. Abstract

  44. Cytologic features of pilocytic astrocytoma in cerebrospinal fluid specimens. Acta Cytol. 2004 Jan-Feb; 48(1):3-8. View Cytologic features of pilocytic astrocytoma in cerebrospinal fluid specimens. Abstract

  45. Paediatric mononeuritis multiplex: a report of three cases and review of the literature. Neuromuscul Disord. 2003 Nov; 13(9):751-6. View Paediatric mononeuritis multiplex: a report of three cases and review of the literature. Abstract

  46. Productive infection of cerebellar granule cell neurons by JC virus in an HIV+ individual. Neurology. 2003 Sep 23; 61(6):775-82. View Productive infection of cerebellar granule cell neurons by JC virus in an HIV+ individual. Abstract

  47. Clinical course correlates poorly with muscle pathology in nemaline myopathy. Neurology. 2003 Feb 25; 60(4):665-73. View Clinical course correlates poorly with muscle pathology in nemaline myopathy. Abstract

  48. BK-related polyomavirus vasculopathy in a renal-transplant recipient. N Engl J Med. 2001 Oct 25; 345(17):1250-5. View BK-related polyomavirus vasculopathy in a renal-transplant recipient. Abstract

  49. Clear cell pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma: case report. Acta Neuropathol. 2001 Oct; 102(4):404-8. View Clear cell pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma: case report. Abstract

  50. JCV-specific cellular immune response correlates with a favorable clinical outcome in HIV-infected individuals with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. J Neurovirol. 2001 Aug; 7(4):318-22. View JCV-specific cellular immune response correlates with a favorable clinical outcome in HIV-infected individuals with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Abstract

  51. August 2000: Two cases with necrosis and hemorrhage in the putamen and white matter. Brain Pathol. 2001 Jan; 11(1):121-2, 125. View August 2000: Two cases with necrosis and hemorrhage in the putamen and white matter. Abstract

  52. Missense mutations in the rod domain of the lamin A/C gene as causes of dilated cardiomyopathy and conduction-system disease. N Engl J Med. 1999 Dec 02; 341(23):1715-24. View Missense mutations in the rod domain of the lamin A/C gene as causes of dilated cardiomyopathy and conduction-system disease. Abstract

  53. Idiopathic pinealitis. Case report. J Neurosurg. 1999 Aug; 91(2):330-4. View Idiopathic pinealitis. Case report. Abstract

  54. Parasagittal solitary fibrous tumor of the meninges. Case report and review of the literature. Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1999; 141(3):307-13. View Parasagittal solitary fibrous tumor of the meninges. Case report and review of the literature. Abstract

  55. Xanthomatous hypophysitis. Am J Surg Pathol. 1998 Jun; 22(6):736-41. View Xanthomatous hypophysitis. Abstract

  56. Focal cortical dysplasia with glioproliferative changes causing seizures: report of 3 cases. Pediatr Neurosurg. 1998 May; 28(5):261-6. View Focal cortical dysplasia with glioproliferative changes causing seizures: report of 3 cases. Abstract

  57. Localization of HIV-1 co-receptors CCR5 and CXCR4 in the brain of children with AIDS. Am J Pathol. 1998 Jan; 152(1):167-78. View Localization of HIV-1 co-receptors CCR5 and CXCR4 in the brain of children with AIDS. Abstract

  58. Hereditary ataxia with sensory neuronopathy: Biemond's ataxia. Neurology. 1997 Jan; 48(1):273-5. View Hereditary ataxia with sensory neuronopathy: Biemond's ataxia. Abstract

  59. Apoptosis induced by HIV-1 infection of the central nervous system. J Clin Invest. 1996 Nov 01; 98(9):1979-90. View Apoptosis induced by HIV-1 infection of the central nervous system. Abstract

  60. Giant cell ependymoma of the filum terminale. A report of two cases. Am J Surg Pathol. 1996 Sep; 20(9):1091-101. View Giant cell ependymoma of the filum terminale. A report of two cases. Abstract

  61. Myotonia in colchicine myoneuropathy. Muscle Nerve. 1996 Jul; 19(7):870-5. View Myotonia in colchicine myoneuropathy. Abstract

  62. Lethal neonatal deficiency of carnitine palmitoyltransferase II associated with dysgenesis of the brain and kidneys. J Pediatr. 1995 Sep; 127(3):414-20. View Lethal neonatal deficiency of carnitine palmitoyltransferase II associated with dysgenesis of the brain and kidneys. Abstract

  63. Neuropathology of liver transplantation. Clin Neuropathol. 1995 Mar-Apr; 14(2):109-17. View Neuropathology of liver transplantation. Abstract

  64. Neuro-glial hamartoma of the suprasellar cistern. Surg Neurol. 1994 Jun; 41(6):494-7. View Neuro-glial hamartoma of the suprasellar cistern. Abstract

  65. Neural cyst of the ovary with central nervous system microvasculature. Histopathology. 1994 May; 24(5):477-80. View Neural cyst of the ovary with central nervous system microvasculature. Abstract

  66. Immunohistochemistry of synapsin I and synaptophysin in human nervous system and neuroendocrine tumors. Applications in diagnostic neuro-oncology. Clin Neuropathol. 1993 Nov-Dec; 12(6):335-42. View Immunohistochemistry of synapsin I and synaptophysin in human nervous system and neuroendocrine tumors. Applications in diagnostic neuro-oncology. Abstract

  67. Neuropathology of the spinal cord in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Hum Pathol. 1992 Oct; 23(10):1106-14. View Neuropathology of the spinal cord in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Abstract

  68. Neuropathology of immunosuppression. Brain Pathol. 1992 Jul; 2(3):183-94. View Neuropathology of immunosuppression. Abstract

  69. Immunocytochemical study of ballooned neurons in cortical degeneration with neuronal achromasia. Clin Neuropathol. 1992 Jan-Feb; 11(1):28-35. View Immunocytochemical study of ballooned neurons in cortical degeneration with neuronal achromasia. Abstract

  70. Lovastatin/gemfibrozil myopathy: a clinical, histochemical, and ultrastructural study. Eur Neurol. 1992; 32(5):293-6. View Lovastatin/gemfibrozil myopathy: a clinical, histochemical, and ultrastructural study. Abstract

  71. Neuropathology of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 1990 Jul; 114(7):643-55. View Neuropathology of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Abstract

  72. [Pathologic study of the eye and central nervous system in 25 cases of AIDS]. Rev Neurol (Paris). 1989; 145(12):819-28. View [Pathologic study of the eye and central nervous system in 25 cases of AIDS]. Abstract

  73. Intradural lipomas of the spinal cord. A clinicopathological correlation. J Neurosurg. 1976 Mar; 44(3):331-6. View Intradural lipomas of the spinal cord. A clinicopathological correlation. Abstract

  74. Letter: Monucleosis-associated subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Lancet. 1975 Dec 27; 2(7948):1310-1. View Letter: Monucleosis-associated subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Abstract

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