Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS

Assistant Professor @UWNeurosurgery | Skull Base Fellowship @BWHNeurosurgery | Residency @UWNeurosurgery | Fight On. #braintumor #skullbase #neuroonc

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

In our series, transsphenoidal biopsy of the posterior lobe delivered a definitive diagnosis in every case — germinoma, pituicytoma, non-Langerhans cell histiocytosis, and metastatic breast cancer — with no worsening of preoperative endocrine function.

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

Excited to share our latest, now in print in JNS: Skull Base: a case series on transsphenoidal posterior pituitary lobe biopsy for stalk lesions of uncertain etiology.

#skullbasesurgery #pituitarytumor #neurosurgery #neurosurgeon #medicalresearch

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

The problem with direct stalk biopsy is that it risks permanent endocrine dysfunction and access can be challenging. Many patients get excluded; others lose pituitary function trying.

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

Veins are more vital than they are usually believed to be. With this high-grade meningioma we were fortunate to not have to make any hard choices. Be grateful for the easy ones when they come along.

#neurosurgery #braintumor #skullbase #meded #microsurgery

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

Short but sweet visit to Honolulu for the annual SNO meeting this year. It was an honor to be accepted to and participate in the Editorial Scholars program — looking forward to working with Neuro-Oncology over the next year!

#neurosurgery #neurooncology #braintumor #SNO2025

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

Looking forward to speaking Monday with my collaborator Annie Lin about our ideas for novel treatments for GBM. Join if you can!

https://t.co/17cnfVp1ia

[Annie Heffernan @a_e_heffernan]

Do you have a grade 2 or 3 glioma, or any grade of IDH-mutant glioma (e.g. astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, or mixed glioma)? If so, consider joining @gliomaregistry. Our goal is to learn more about what causes these brain tumors and how best to treat them.
https://t.co/36L4B3btpc

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

@ssuuvvaamm Grade 2 meningioma, as stated

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

Perhaps the biggest tumor I’ve removed to date. A 9 cm grade 2 meningioma in a 45yo with aphasia and facial droop. He made a full recovery and elected for observation rather than radiation post-op, no recurrence yet at 6 months #braintumor #neurosurgery #nsgy #skullbase #meded

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

@TimWoodiwissMD Thanks Tim!

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

Another productive Saturday in the WISH lab for our residents, fellows and final round of sub-I’s. Drill the bone, leave the brain alone! #neurosurgery #nsgy #braintumor #skullbase #MedTwitter

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

Beautiful view of the pons and basilar during a recent resection of a trigeminal schwannoma via an anterior petrosectomy.
#neurosurgery #nsgy #skullbase #braintumor #medtwitter

[Low Grade Glioma Registry @gliomaregistry]

Reminder of free webinar on testing for germline cancer genes in persons with glioma -Tues at noon EST!! Persons with recurrent grade 2/3/IDH+ are eligible for free testing @AmbryGenetics contact [email protected] for details @YaleSPH @MGBneurosurgery #oligodendroglioma

[Annie Heffernan @a_e_heffernan]

@gliomaregistry is now offering free testing of inherited (germline) cancer genes in persons with recurrent lower-grade/IDH+ glioma who are participating in its OPTIMUM Study.

Join us on 9/9 for a live Zoom session on this topic: https://t.co/Eb7enPlstp

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

Path was grade I with KRAF7 and AKT1 mutations, common in this location. The intraoperative photo shows the proximity to the nerve and carotid artery. Even though it’s hard to predict, I find that patients with improvements in visual function are the most grateful of any I treat.

[Sam Emerson, MD, PhD, FAANS @SamEmersonMDPhD]

A 42-year-old woman presented with worsening vision and a large left anterior clinioid meningioma. The yellow arrow indicates the displaced and partially encased left optic nerve. She underwent resection and had a marked improvement in vision.

[Michael Levitt, MD @DrMichaelLevitt]

Great to see current and former @UWNeurosurgery @UWSANSCenter lab members (top left 3: @drjoshabecassis, #JulianClarke, @pfilli) receive BAF grants for their important work!

[Annie Heffernan @a_e_heffernan]

If you have been diagnosed with a glioma, consider joining The International Low Grade Glioma Registry (@gliomaregistry). Signing up is easy and most steps can be completed online!

Learn more about our research and see if you are eligible: https://t.co/26eEmAmFFI

[Annie Heffernan @a_e_heffernan]

Help us spread the word! Our partners at the University of Colorado are testing a new virtual health education program for Hispanic and Latino people with LGG. Details below.

Complete the pre-screening survey here: https://t.co/JfPyhujKAv

Questions: [email protected]