Neuro-Oncology. Part I, Vol 104 HCN Series

Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Series Editors: Aminoff, Boller and Swaab)

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ISBN: 9780444521385

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A volume in the Handbook of Clinical Neurology series, which has an unparalleled reputation as the worlds most comprehensive source of information in neurology.
International list of contributors including the leading workers in the field.
Describes the advances which have occurred in clinical neurology and the neurosciences, their impact on the understanding of neurological disorders and on patient care.

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Reference 50814

EAN13 9780444521385

ISBN 9780444521385

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Publication date: 2012
Issue number: 1
Cover: hard cover
Pages count: 488
Dimensions (mm): 192 x 262

SECTION 1 Basic principles

1. Epidemiology of central nervous system tumours

2. Molecular biology of brain tumors

3. Angiogenesis and invasion in cancer

4. Immunology of brain tumors

5. Blood brain barrier and brain edema

6. Stem cells in gliomas

SECTION 2 Diagnostic tools

7. Diagnostic neuropathology of tumors of the central nervous system

8. Neuroimaging

9. Functional imaging in brain surgery

10. Imaging brain tumors with PET, SPECT, ultrasound

11. CSF and laboratory analysis (tumor markers)

12. Electrophysiology and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring

13. Evaluation and monitoring of peripheral nerve function

14. Evaluation of cognitive functions and quality of life

SECTION 3 Principles of Therapy

15. Principles of brain tumor surgery

16. Radiotherapy

17. Chemotherapy with cytotoxic and cytostatic agents in brain cancer

18. Molecularly targeted therapy in Neuro-oncology

19. Inhibiting angiogenesis in malignant gliomas

20. Immunotherapy of brain tumors

21. Gene therapy

22. Chemotherapy for brain tumors with polymer drug delivery

23. Convection-enhanced delivery of therapeutic agents into the brain

24. Management of cognitive deficits and mood disturbance

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25. Steroids and brain tumors

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26. Seizure control in brain tumours

27. Cancer pain management and palliative care

28. Clinical trials in Neuro-oncology