(Ebook) Neuro-oncology, First Edition by Robert A. Gross(eds.) ISBN 9780470655757, 9781118321478, 0470655755, 1118321472

(Ebook) Neuro-oncology, First Edition by Robert A. Gross(eds.) ISBN 9780470655757, 9781118321478, 0470655755, 1118321472

Cancer imposes daunting effects on the nervous system Brain cancer is one of the most devastating diagnoses a physician can deliver. Cancer of the nervous system can take many different forms. Treatment is specific to the type of malignancy, its location in the nervous system and, increasingly, its molecular characteristics. The challenges manifest further when management choices need to be made, and multidisciplinary approaches are required. Additional complexities arise in children, where the developing neurological system requires more sensitive treatment. Neuro-oncology unmasks the complexities to provide a straightforward guide to cancers of the nervous system. Following a general approach to diagnosis and treatment, the clinical aspects of specific cancer types in adults and children are explained in practical terms. A final section considers the effect of system cancer on the nervous system and the side effects of treatment. Clinical in approach, practical in execution, Neuro-oncology will help you diagnose and manage your patients more effectively. Neurology in PracticeSeries EditorsRobert A Gross , MD, PhD, Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USAJonathan W Mink, MD, PhD, Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA The Neurology in Practice series provides clinical 'in the office' or 'at the bedside' guides to effective patient care for neurologists. The tone is practical, not academic, with authors offering guidance on what might be done and what should be avoided. The books are informed by evidence-based practice and feature: Algorithms and guidelines where they are appropriate 'Tips and Tricks' boxes – hints on improving outcomes 'Caution' warning boxes – hints on avoiding complications 'Science Revisited' – quick reminder of the basic science principles Summaries of key evidence and suggestions for further reading Content: Chapter 1 Diagnosis of Brain Tumors: Clinical and Radiographic (pages 1–12): Isabel C. Arrillaga?Romany, eudocia quant Lee and Patrick Y. WenChapter 2 Epidemiology and Etiology (pages 13–20): Melissa L. Bondy, Yanhong Liu and Michael E. ScheurerChapter 3 General Aspects of Surgery (pages 21–32): Robert G. Louis, Brian J. Williams and Mark E. ShaffreyChapter 4 General Approach to Radiation Oncology (pages 33–43): Jennifer S. Yu and Daphne A. Haas?KoganChapter 5 General Aspects of Chemotherapy Including “Biologic Agents” (pages 44–59): Jethro Hu and Santosh KesariChapter 6 Malignant Gliomas in Adulthood (pages 61–75): Michael Ivan, Matthew Tate and Jennifer L. ClarkeChapter 7 Low Grade Gliomas and Oligodendrogliomas in Adulthood (pages 76–85): Derek R. Johnson and Kurt A. JaeckleChapter 8 Ependymomas (pages 86–94): Kanwal P. S. Raghav and Mark R. GilbertChapter 9 Germ Cell Tumors and Other Pineal Region Tumors (pages 95–102): Genevieve Legault and Jeffrey C. AllenChapter 10 Sellar Tumors: Pituitary Adenomas and Craniopharyngiomas (pages 103–114): Robert G. Louis, Robert Dallapiazza and John A. JaneChapter 11 Meningiomas (pages 115–124): Jeffrey Raizer and Wendy J. Sherman SojkaChapter 12 Primary Central Nervous System Lymphomas (pages 125–133): Jerome J. Graber and Antonio M. P. OmuroChapter 13 Intradural Spinal Cord Tumors (pages 134–143): Ben Shofty, Akiva Korn, Zvi Lidar and Shlomi ConstantiniChapter 14 Gliomas in Childhood (pages 145–156): Bruce H. CohenChapter 15 Embryonal Tumors (pages 157–166): Roger J. PackerChapter 16 Infantile Brain Tumors (pages 167–175): Alyssa T. ReddyChapter 17 Intracranial Metastases (pages 177–190): Mary R. Welch and Thomas J. KaleyChapter 18 Spinal Cord Compression (pages 191–199): Melike MutChapter 19 Leptomeningeal Metastases (pages 200–212): Sean Grimm and Marc ChamberlainChapter 20 Immune?Mediated Paraneoplastic Neurologic Disorders: An Overview (pages 213–222): Myrna R. Rosenfeld and Josep DalmauChapter 21 Neurotoxicity of Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy (pages 223–230): Eudocia Quant Lee