Evidence based practice in Neuro-oncology

Description:

This book provides evidence-based management in neuro-oncology covering all aspects such as pathology, radiology, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.The field of neuro-oncology is rapidly evolving and new evidence is coming out every day towards the optimal management of brain tumors. This necessitates a requirement of a complete guide that shall provide an evidence-based and personalized approach towards dealing with patients. This book also covers recent advances in personalized treatment formed through the relevant basis of anatomy, imaging, radiology, surgical, radiation and systemic treatment of brain and spinal tumors. In addition it also covers the , practical aspects of the planning of the Gamma knife and other radio surgical aspects. The book shall provide valuable assistance to practicing neuro-oncologists to practice better evidence-based personalized medicine.

Table of contents:

Cover

Front Matter

Part I. Epidemiology, Neuro-Anatomy and Neuro-Pathology for a Neuro-Oncologist

1. Epidemiology and Demography of Brain Tumors

2. Neuro-Anatomy for Oncologist

3. Pathology, Molecular Biology and Classification of Gliomas

4. Pathology and Molecular Pathology of Ependymoma

5. Pathology and Molecular Pathology of Meningioma

6. Pathology and Molecular Biology of Medulloblastoma

Part II. Clinical Examination, Neuro-Imaging and Basics of Radiotherapy in Neuro-Oncology

7. Radiology in Modern Neuro-Oncology Practice

8. PET in Brain Tumors

9. Fundamentals of Radiation for Neuro-Oncology

10. Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Planning and Evaluation

11. Radiation Induced Brain Injury

Part III. Management of Brain Tumours

12. Grade 1 Gliomas

13. Grade 2 Gliomas

14. Oligodendroglioma

15. Anaplastic Astrocytoma

16. Mixed Gliomas or Oligoastrocytoma

17. Glioblastoma

18. Management of Gliomatosis Cerebri

19. Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma

20. Astroblastoma

21. Nervous System Hemangioblastoma

22. Rare/Uncommon Brain Tumors

23. Medulloblastoma and Other Embryonal Brain Tumors

24. Ependymoma

25. Intracranial Germ Cell Tumour

26. Management of Pineal Region Tumors

27. Skull Base Chordoma and Chondrosarcoma

28. Intracranial Hemangiopericytoma

29. Management of Choroid Plexus Carcinoma

30. Meningioma

31. Pituitary Tumors: Diagnosis and Management

32. Craniopharyngioma

33. Acoustic Neuroma

34. Spinal Cord Tumors

35. Brain Metastases

36. Paediatric CNS Tumours

37. Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

Part IV. Miscellaneous

38. Neurocognition in Neurooncology

39. Syndromes Associated with Brain Tumors

40. Endocrine Management in Neurooncology