Oncology of CNS Tumors

ISBN-13: 9783662499801 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 793 str.

Jorg-Christian Tonn; Manfred Westphal; J. T. Rutka

Opis

Since the first edition of this popular reference, many new diagnostic procedures and treatment modalities have been developed within neuro-oncology. This edition contains those advances and includes new chapters on palliative care and molecular markers.

Recenzje

From the reviews of the second edition: "Neuro-oncology has benefitted significantly from modern translational research, in particular in the areas related to aggressiveness, invasion, and potential for recurrence. ... Neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and practitioners caring for patients with brain tumors are the main audience. ... This is an excellent update. It is a valuable addition to any major academic library and a useful source of management information for neurologists, oncologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and all professionals associated with the management of patients with these conditions." (Celso Agner, Doody's Review Service, May, 2010)

Spis treści

Cranial Neuro-Oncology.- Pathology and Classification of Tumors of the Nervous System.- Targeted Therapies.- Tumors of the Skull.- Meningiomas and Meningeal Tumors.- Low-Grade Astrocytomas.- Stereotactic Brachytherapy in Low-Grade Gliomas.- High-Grade Astrocytoma/Glioblastoma.- Oligodendroglioma.- Ependymomas and Ventricular Tumors.- Medulloblastoma-PNET, Craniopharyngioma Adult Tumors of Pediatric Origin.- Glioneuronal Tumors.- Inactive Adenomas.- Functioning Adenomas.- Tumors of the Pineal Region.- Tumors of the Cranial Nerves.- Hemangioblastoma and Von Hippel–Lindau Disease.- Tumors of the Skull Base.- Orbital Tumors.- Primary CNS Lymphoma.- Brain Metastasis.- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.- Neurocutaneous Syndromes.- Supratentorial Hemispheric Low-Grade Gliomas in Children.- Optic Gliomas.- Thalamic Gliomas.- Midbrain Gliomas.- Supratentorial High-Grade Gliomas.- Ganglioglioma.- Cerebellar Astrocytomas.- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas.- Dorsally Exophytic Brain Stem Gliomas.- Cervicomedullary Gliomas.- Desmoplastic Infantile Gangliogliomas.- Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma.- Hypothalamic Hamartoma.- Ependymomas.- Medulloblastoma.- Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors.- Dysembryoplastic Neuroectodermal Tumors.- Meningiomas in Children.- Pineal Region Tumors in Children.- Pituitary Tumors in Children.- Craniopharyngiomas.- Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors.- Choroid Plexus Tumors.- Malignant Rhabdoid Tumors of the CNS.- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.- Tumors of the Skull Base in Children.- Tumors of the Cranial Vault in Children.- Epidural Spinal Tumors in Children.- Spinal Column Tumors.- Pediatric Spinal Intradural Extramedullary Tumors.- Intramedullary Spinal Tumors in Children.- Peripheral Nerve Tumors in Children.- Spinal Neuro-Oncology.- Intramedullary Tumors.- Intradural Extramedullary Tumors.- Epidural Tumors and Metastases.- Spinal Robotic Radiosurgery.- Peripheral Nerve Tumors.- Peripheral Nerve Tumors.- Systemic and General Aspects of Neuro-Oncology.- General Care of Patients with Cancer Involving the Central Nervous System.- Palliative Care in Neuro-Oncology.

Blurb

The rapidity with which new diagnostic procedures and treatment modalities are being developed within neuro-oncology means that experts continually have to strive to ensure that their knowledge remains up-to-date. With this in mind, the editors have prepared a new, revised edition of Neuro-oncology of CNS Tumors that takes account of the very significant advances made since publication of the well-received first edition. The clear structure of the first edition has been retained as it ensures that the book will serve as an easy-to-use reference, providing ready guidance on diagnosis and treatment. Each chapter addresses a particular disease, and great efforts have been made to include all findings and other information likely to be relevant in clinical practice. Once again, the contributors have been carefully selected and are leading experts on their subject. This book will prove of great value to both practicing clinicians and researchers in the field of translational neuro-oncology.