Oligodendroglioma: Clinical Presentation, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Imaging, and Treatment

Oligodendroglioma: Clinical Presentation, Pathology, Molecular Biology, Imaging, and Treatment features the latest cutting-edge molecular biology, molecular therapeutics, imaging, immunotherapy, and research methods on the topic of oligodendrogliomas. This single volume resource covers all relevant information on the subject and is the most detailed and comprehensive resource available. This book presents a critical resource for students, physicians and researchers in the neurosciences, neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, and others working in research or with patients. Provides the most up-to-date information regarding the clinical presentation, pathology, molecular biology, and methods for the treatment of oligodendroglioma brain tumors, including surgical therapy, radiotherapy, molecular therapeutics, chemotherapy, and immunotherapyBroadly appeals to anyone interested in the field of neuro-oncology and the treatment of patients with oligodendrogliomasUseful to clinicians interested in a thorough overview of the basic science and treatment of oligodendrogliomasIncludes a section on immunotherapy, with updates on the use of vaccines and immune-based treatment approaches applied to oligodendrogliomas INDICE: SECTION I.  CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE 1. Clin Presentation Adults - Brain 2. Clin Presentation Adults - Spinal Cord 3. Atypical Presentations 4. Clin Presentation Children 5. Seizures & Oligo's 6. Oligo QOL SECTION II.  PATHOLOGY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 7. Stem Cell Biology and Origin Oligo's 8. Pathology and Molecular Biology Oligo's 9. Mol. Biol/Clin Rel 1p/19q Deletion 10. Proteomics and Micro-Array Analysis 11. Pathology of Pediatric Oligo's SECTION III.  NEURO-IMAGING 12. CT Imaging of Oligo's 13. Routine and Advanced MR Imaging of Oligodendrogliomas 14. PET Imaging of Oligo's 15. Neuro-Imaging of Pediatric Oligo's SECTION IV.  SURGICAL THERAPY 16. Basic Principles of Brain Tumor Surgery 17. Advanced Techniques in BT Surgery 18. Surgical Results in Low-Grade Oligo's 19. Surgical Results in AO and AOA 20. Surgical Results in Pediatric Oligo's SECTION V.  RADIATION THERAPY 21. Basic Principles of BT RT 22. Standard external beam radiation therapy for oligodendroglioma 23. Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the management of Oligodendroglioma 24. Proton Beam Radiotherapy for oligodendrogliomas (adult and pediatric). 25. Stereotactic Iodine I125 Brachytherapy 26. RT Pediatric Oligo's SECTION VI.  CHEMOTHERAPY AND IMMUNOTHERAPY 27. Basic Principles of BT Chemotherapy 28. PCV Chemo for Oligo's 29. TEM Chemo for Oligo's 30. Miscellaneous Chemotherapy Approaches to Oligodendroglial Tumors 31. Molecular Therapy for Oligo's (non-BEV) 32. Bevacizumab for Recurrent Anaplastic Oligodendroglial Tumors 33. Chemo Pediatric Oligo's 34. Immunotherapy Approaches in BT's/Oligo's

• ISBN: 978-0-12-813158-9
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 500
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2019
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés