by David Schiff
Principles of Neuro-Oncology provides comprehensive coverage of diagnosis and treatment of all primary and metastatic tumors of the nervous system.
Features:
- A logical synthesis of clinical strategies and the basic science and molecular principles underlying these diseases
- In-depth coverage of all major tumors of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves
- The most comprehensive coverage of radiation therapies for nervous system tumors of any source
- Ready access to dosages and preferred combinations of chemotherapeutic drugs
- 500 diagnostic images; over 100 in full color
- Thorough introduction to presentations and neuroimaging
- Epidemiology, genetic and molecular underpinnings, and neuropathology
- Clinical strategies for complications of cancer, chemotherapy, and radiation treatment
- Information on patient follow-up care
Contents
Overview and Principles
- Epidemiology of Brain Cancer
- Translational Applications of Molecular Biology in Neuro-Oncology
- Presentation and Approach to Patient
- Neuroimaging
- Neuropathology
- Surgical Management
- Principles of Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery
- Principles of Chemotherapy
- Supportive Care
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Clinical Trial Design in Neuro-Oncology
- The Phakamatoses
Specific Tumors
- High-Grade Astrocytomas
- Low-Grade Astrocytomas
- Oligodendroglioma and Mixed Gliomas
- Brainstem Gliomas
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Primary Meningeal Neoplasms
- Pituitary Adenomas and Sellar Lesions: Multidisciplinary Management
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors
- Ependymomas and Intraventricular Tumors
- Primary Tumors of the Cranial Nerves and Skull Base
- Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors
- Primary Spinal Tumors
- Spinal Root and Peripheral Nerve Tumors
- Primary Spinal Tumors
- Spinal Root and Peripheral Nerve Tumors
Metastatic Disease
- The Management of Brain Metastases
- Spinal Metastases
- Leptomeningeal Metastases and Dural/Skull Metastases
- Cancer Metastasis to the Peripheral Nervous System
Indirect Complications of Cancer
- Paraneoplasia
- Neurologic Complications of Chemotherapy and Biologic Therapies
- Neurologic Complications of Radiation Therapy
Index
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