Oncology of CNS Tumors

This book is an easy-to-use reference that provides ready guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of tumors of the central nervous system in adults and children. The new edition has been completely revised to reflect the continually evolving landscape of neuro-oncology and provide readers with a thorough update that will inform their clinical practice. Since the previous edition, molecular neuropathology has progressed considerably, leading to a new understanding of specific clinical entities with corresponding changes in treatment concepts. Moreover, tumor biology has become better integrated with clinical neuro-oncology in truly translational efforts. These advances receive detailed attention. In addition, the structure of the book has been adapted to align with the revised 2016 version of the WHO Brain Tumor Classification. Once again, the contributors have been carefully selected as leading experts in the field. Oncology of CNS Tumors is already established as a widely used reference, and this new edition will provide optimal value for highly specialized comprehensive neuro-oncology centers as well as practicing clinicians and researchers.

·  Part I. General Aspects in Neurooncology

·  1. Pathology and Classification of Tumors of the Central Nervous System

·  2. Etiological and Epidemiological Aspects

·  3. Imaging of Central Nervous System Tumors

·  4. Tumor Biology

·  5. Concepts of Personalized Medicine in Neuro-oncology

·  6. Local Therapies

·  Part II. Neurooncology of the Cranial Space

·  7. Tumors of the Skull Including Chordoma

·  8. Meningiomas and Meningeal Tumors

·  9. WHO II and III Gliomas

·  10. Glioblastoma

·  11. Ependymomas and Tumors of the Ventricular System

·  12. Pituitary Adenomas

·  13. Tumors of the Pineal Region

·  14. Tumors of the Cranial Nerves

·  15. Hemangioblastoma and von Hippel-Lindau Disease

·  16. Orbital Tumors

·  17. Primary CNS Lymphoma

·  18. Brain Metastases and Leptomeningeal Metastases

·  Part III. Pediatric Neurooncology

·  19. Neurocutaneous Syndromes

·  20. Brainstem Tumors in Children

·  21. Supratentorial Lobar Gliomas in Childhood and Adolescence

·  22. Thalamic Gliomas

·  23. Optic Pathway Gliomas

·  24. Ganglioglioma

·  25. Cerebellar Astrocytomas

·  26. Rare Childhood Tumors: Desmoplastic Infantile Ganglioglioma and Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

·  27. Ependymoma in the Children

·  28. Medulloblastoma

·  29. Dysembryoplastic Neuroectodermal Tumors

·  30. Craniopharyngioma: Current Classification, Management, and Future Directions

·  31. Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors

·  32. Choroid Plexus Tumors

·  33. Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors

·  Part IV. Spinal Neurooncology and Peripheral Nerve Tumors

·  34. Intramedullary Tumors

·  35. Intradural Extramedullary Tumors

·  36. Epidural Tumors and Metastases

·  37. Spinal Robotic Radiosurgery

·  38. Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors

·  Part V. Aspects of General Care in Neurooncology

·  39. Epilepsy and Anticonvulsant Therapy in Brain Tumor Patients

·  40. Hydrocephalus Related to CNS Malignancies in Adults

·  41. Gliomas and Pregnancy

·  42. Delayed Neurologic Complications of Brain Tumor Therapy

·  43. Quality of Life and Cognition

·  44. Palliative Care

An aparitie	14 Jun 2019
Autor	Jörg-Christian Tonn, David A. Reardon, James T. Rutka, Manfred Westphal
Dimensiuni	18.4 x 3.9 x 25.8 cm
Editura	Springer
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9783030041519
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	794