Neuro-Oncology (Blue Books of Neurology, Volume 36)

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. Content: Front matter Pages i-ii Copyright Page Page iv Blue Books of Neurology Pages v-vii Contributing Authors Pages xi-xvi Series Preface Page xvii Anthony H.V. Schapira, Martin A. Samuels Preface Page xix Jeremy H. Rees, Patrick Y. Wen 1 - Pathology and Molecular Genetics of Common Brain Tumors Pages 1-36 V. Peter Collins 2 - Recent Advances in Epidemiology of Brain Tumors Pages 37-53 James L. Fisher, Judith Schwartzbaum, Margaret R. Wrensch 3 - Clinical Features of Brain Tumors Pages 54-70 Lakshmi Nayak, Lisa M. Deangelis 4 - Advanced Imaging of Adult Brain Tumors with MRI and PET Pages 71-98 Geoffrey S. Young, Jan Stauss, Srinivasan Mukundan 5 - Malignant Gliomas in Adults Pages 99-120 Andrew D. Norden, Jan Drappatz, Patrick Y. Wen 6 - Low Grade Astrocytomas Pages 121-131 Lawrence D. Recht, Hannes Vogel, Griffith R. Harsh 7 - Oligodendrogliomas Pages 132-149 Jeremy H. Rees 8 - Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Pages 150-200 Mark T. Jennings 9 - Primary CNS Lymphoma Pages 201-217 M. Sierra Del Rio, A. Rousseau, Carole Soussain, Hoang-Xuan Khe 10 - Management of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors Pages 218-242 Nicholas H. Post, Paul R. Cooper 11 - Extraaxial Brain Tumors Pages 243-266 Nader Pouratian, Ashok R. Asthagiri, David Schiff, Jason P. Sheehan 12 - Medical Complications in the Management of Brain Tumors Pages 267-283 Robin Grant 13 - Brain Metastases Pages 284-296 Silvia Hofer, Michael Brada 14 - Spinal Metastases Pages 297-332 Tali Siegal, Tzony Siegal 15 - Neoplastic Meningitis Pages 333-351 Marc C. Chamberlain 16 - Neurotoxicity of Chemotherapy Pages 352-371 Kate Scatchard, Siow Ming Lee 17 - Neurological Complications of Radiation Therapy Pages 372-410 Damien Ricard, Carole Soussain, Anthony Béhin, Daysi Chi 18 - Paraneoplastic Disorders Pages 411-430 Myrna R. Rosenfeld, Josep Dalmau 19 - Neurological Complications of Bone Marrow and Organ Transplantation Pages 431-446 Claudio S. Padovan, Andreas Straube Index Pages 447-461 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