Neuro-Oncology Compendium for the Boards and Clinical Practice

Description:

Renowned experts in the neuro-oncological field bring their expertise together for Neuro-Oncology Compendium for the Boards and Clinical Practice. This volume reviews the core topics of neuro-oncology including adult and pediatric neuro-oncology, management, central nervous system tumor complications, genetic considerations, and more. With a focus on updated treatments and terminology, this volume is designed to comprehensively review all major facets of neuro-oncology so that physicians-in-training may prepare for the board review and practicing specialists can stay up to date in their treatment of patients.This essential text includes hundreds of figures and tables, succinct review flashcards, end-of-chapter questions and answers, as well as end-of-volume exams so readers can review and test their own comprehension. Each chapter has been reviewed by the editors to ensure cohesive board-level verbiage, emphasizing practical clinical knowledge. Neuro-Oncology Compendium for the Boards and Clinical Practice is up-to-date and comprehensive, eliminating the need for multiple sources of study.Key features of this volume include:-End of chapter flashcards to summarize key content-End of chapter Questions and Answers for review-Practice exams to simulate board questions-Updated terminology and practices-Complimentary images and tables to support learning

Table of Contents:

Part I Neuro-​Oncology Overview

1 Neuropathology Primer

2 Imaging of Central Nervous System Tumors

Part II Adult Neuro-​Oncology

3 Glioblastoma

4 Diffuse Gliomas (WHO GRADE 2–3)

5 Meningioma

6 Ependymoma

7 Tumors of the Pituitary Gland

8 Germ Cell Tumors

9 Intraventricular Tumors

10 Rare Tumors in Adults, Including Medulloblastoma

11 Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma and Hematopoietic Neoplasms Affecting the Nervous System

12 Metastatic Disease in the Central Nervous System

13 Tumors Affecting the Spinal Cord

Part III Pediatric Neuro-​Oncology

14 Epidemiology and General Overview of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors

15 Neurosurgical Management of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors

16 Pediatric Embryonal Tumors

17 Pediatric Low-​Grade Glioma

18 Pediatric High-​Grade Glioma

Part IV Management of Neuro-​Oncologic Disease

19 Neurosurgical Management of Adult Central Nervous System Tumors

20 Radiotherapy in Neuro-​Oncology

21 Principles of Systemic Therapy in Neuro-​Oncology

22 Device-​Based Treatments in Neuro-​Oncology

Part V Complications of Systemic and Central Nervous System Cancers

23 Neurologic Complications in Cancer Patients

24 Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes

25 Neuro-​Oncologic Emergencies

Part VI Genetics and Neuro-​Oncologic Disease

26 Familial Syndromes in Neuro-​Oncology

27 The Neurofibromatoses: Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis 2, and Schwannomatosis

Part VII Special Considerations in Neuro-​Oncology

28 Designing and Deciphering Clinical Trials: Methodological Ingredients to Nourish a Healthy Study

29 Procedures and Well-​Care Clinics in Neuro-​Oncology: Roles for Advanced Practice Providers

30 Neuro-​Oncology in the Elderly

31 PALLIATIVE CARE, REHABILITATION, AND SUPPORTIVE CARE IN NEURO-ONCOLOGY

32 The Neuro-​Oncology of Women (NOW)

Test Exam Number One

Test Exam Number Two

About the Editors

Index