Neuro-Oncology—a new title in the Blue Books of Practical Neurology series—is a concise and clinically applicable guide to this dynamic subspecialty. Jeremy Rees, PhD, MRCP and Patrick Y. Wen, MD present the most current information on the treatment and management of primary CNS tumors, secondary brain tumors, and the neurological complications of other cancers and their therapies in a format and scope appealing to both the general neurologist and the subspecialist.
Access comprehensive coverage of treatment for adult and pediatric conditions—including tumors of the spinal cord as well as the brain.
Find coverage of recent advances easily thanks to the emphasis on the latest clinical and laboratory findings and their implications for clinical management and treatment.
Apply the possibilities and outcomes of neuro-oncologic surgery within the context of neurologic practice.
Address the neurologic complications of cancer and its treatment as well as of primary and secondary tumors.
Tap into the global perspectives of experts from all around the world for a multi-disciplinary approach to practice.
1. Cover - p. 1 2. Title Page - p. 2 3. Front matter - p. 3 4. Copyright Page - p. 4 5. Blue Books of Neurology - p. 5 6. Contents - p. 6 7. Contributing Authors - p. 7 8. Series Preface - p. 8 9. Preface - p. 9 10. Chapter 1: Pathology and Molecular Genetics of Common Brain Tumors - p. 10 11. Chapter 2: Recent Advances in Epidemiology of Brain Tumors - p. 32 12. Chapter 3: Clinical Features of Brain Tumors - p. 43 13. Chapter 4: Advanced Imaging of Adult Brain Tumors with MRI and PET - p. 51 14. Chapter 5: Malignant Gliomas in Adults - p. 66 15. Chapter 6: Low Grade Astrocytomas - p. 80 16. Chapter 7: Oligodendrogliomas - p. 87 17. Chapter 8: Pediatric Neuro-Oncology - p. 97 18. Chapter 9: Primary CNS Lymphoma - p. 119 19. Chapter 10: Management of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors - p. 129 20. Chapter 11: Extraaxial Brain Tumors - p. 141 21. Chapter 12: Medical Complications in the Management of Brain Tumors - p. 150 22. Chapter 13: Brain Metastases - p. 158 23. Chapter 14: Spinal Metastases - p. 165 24. Chapter 15: Neoplastic Meningitis - p. 184 25. Chapter 16: Neurotoxicity of Chemotherapy - p. 192 26. Chapter 17: Neurological Complications of Radiation Therapy - p. 203 27. Chapter 18: Paraneoplastic Disorders - p. 217 28. Chapter 19: Neurological Complications of Bone Marrow and Organ Transplantation - p. 228 29. Index - p. 236
Neuro-Oncology—a new title in the Blue Books of Practical Neurology series—is a concise and clinically applicable guide to this dynamic subspecialty. Jeremy Rees, PhD, MRCP and Patrick Y. Wen, MD present the most current information on the treatment and management of primary CNS tumors, secondary brain tumors, and the neurological complications of other cancers and their therapies in a format and scope appealing to both the general neurologist and the subspecialist.
Access comprehensive coverage of treatment for adult and pediatric conditions—including tumors of the spinal cord as well as the brain.
Find coverage of recent advances easily thanks to the emphasis on the latest clinical and laboratory findings and their implications for clinical management and treatment.
Apply the possibilities and outcomes of neuro-oncologic surgery within the context of neurologic practice.
Address the neurologic complications of cancer and its treatment as well as of primary and secondary tumors.
Tap into the global perspectives of experts from all around the world for a multi-disciplinary approach to practice.
1. Cover - p. 1 2. Title Page - p. 2 3. Front matter - p. 3 4. Copyright Page - p. 4 5. Blue Books of Neurology - p. 5 6. Contents - p. 6 7. Contributing Authors - p. 7 8. Series Preface - p. 8 9. Preface - p. 9 10. Chapter 1: Pathology and Molecular Genetics of Common Brain Tumors - p. 10 11. Chapter 2: Recent Advances in Epidemiology of Brain Tumors - p. 32 12. Chapter 3: Clinical Features of Brain Tumors - p. 43 13. Chapter 4: Advanced Imaging of Adult Brain Tumors with MRI and PET - p. 51 14. Chapter 5: Malignant Gliomas in Adults - p. 66 15. Chapter 6: Low Grade Astrocytomas - p. 80 16. Chapter 7: Oligodendrogliomas - p. 87 17. Chapter 8: Pediatric Neuro-Oncology - p. 97 18. Chapter 9: Primary CNS Lymphoma - p. 119 19. Chapter 10: Management of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors - p. 129 20. Chapter 11: Extraaxial Brain Tumors - p. 141 21. Chapter 12: Medical Complications in the Management of Brain Tumors - p. 150 22. Chapter 13: Brain Metastases - p. 158 23. Chapter 14: Spinal Metastases - p. 165 24. Chapter 15: Neoplastic Meningitis - p. 184 25. Chapter 16: Neurotoxicity of Chemotherapy - p. 192 26. Chapter 17: Neurological Complications of Radiation Therapy - p. 203 27. Chapter 18: Paraneoplastic Disorders - p. 217 28. Chapter 19: Neurological Complications of Bone Marrow and Organ Transplantation - p. 228 29. Index - p. 236
