Gliomas

Gliomas, which comprise astrocytic, oligodendroglial, and ependymal lesions, are the most frequently observed primary intracranial tumors. This volume summarizes the enormous advances in our knowledge of gliomas that have occurred during recent years.

Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Zusammenfassung

From the reviews:

"Gliomas are the most common primary intracranial tumors and their biological and molecular behaviors have been a focus for many decades. ... The purpose of this book is to report the most recent advances in the diagnosis and management of gliomas. Neurologists, neuroradiologists, radiation oncologists, and oncologists are the main audiences. ... This is an excellent book on the diagnosis and management of intracranial gliomas. ... It should, therefore, be in neuroscience libraries and large academic institutional libraries." (Celso Agner, Doody's Review Service, August, 2009)

Inhalt
Gliomas.- Astrocytic Tumors.- Molecular Pathology of Oligodendroglial Tumors.- Ependymal Tumors.- Pediatric Gliomas.- Hereditary Tumor Syndromes and Gliomas.- Management of Gliomas.- Surgical Management of Intracranial Gliomas.- Radiation Therapy.- Adjuvant Therapy.- Other Experimental Therapies for Glioma.- Neurotoxicity of Treatment.- Neuroimaging.- Concepts.- Angiogenesis in Gliomas.- Gene Regulation by Methylation.- Brain Tumor Stem Cells.