Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System

by Keating, Robert; Goodrich, James; Packer, Roger

• ISBN13: 9780865778481
• ISBN10: 0865778485
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: Thieme Medical Pub

Summary

First book to achieve an integrated medical and surgical approach to tumors of the pediatric nervous system, giving you a broad array of treatment options. You will find full coverage of the newest diagnostic and management techniques, state-of-the-art technologies, molecular biology advances, and the latest trends in the operating theatre. And you will benefit from in-depth discussions of the most commonly seen tumors as well as the rarer and more esoteric ones. Special benefits of Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System: - Full discussions of medical and surgical treatment protocols, with advantages, disadvantages, complications, and outcomes of each - Coverage of dramatic advances in genetics, molecular biology and surgery (e.g. endoscopic, frameless, stereotaxy) as well as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy - Dozens of case studies by leaders in the field offering important clinical insights - Numerous algorithms, charts, tables, and management guidelines for at-a-glance summaries of key points - Nearly 130 full-color pathologic slides - Cost/benefit analysis integrated throughout Take advantage of this comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment that is so critical in today's health care environment. Whether you are a surgeon, oncologist, pediatrician or ancillary specialist, you will find a wealth of broad-based information that enhances patient care and leads to improved outcomes. Stay informed and up-to-date.

Table of Contents

Contributors
Foreword
Preface
Pediatric Neuro-oncology: A Historical Perspective	p. 3
Epidemiology of Brain Tumors	p. 14
Diagnostic Principles	p. 22
Neuroradiology	p. 27
Surgical Neuropathology	p. 44
Anesthetic Considerations	p. 103
Critical Care Considerations	p. 110
Radiotherapy	p. 135
Stereotactic Radiosurgery	p. 157
Chemotherapy	p. 168
Gene Therapy	p. 184
Infratentorial Astrocytoma	p. 199
Brain Stem Tumors	p. 206
Supratentorial Astrocytoma	p. 221
Infratentorial Ependymoma	p. 232
Supratentorial Ependymoma	p. 239
Infratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors	p. 251
Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors	p. 265
Craniopharyngioma	p. 276
Pituitary Tumors	p. 292
Optic Nerve Glioma	p. 302
Pineal Region Tumors	p. 308
Phakomatoses	p. 326
Choroid Plexus Tumors	p. 339
Intracranial Meningioma	p. 351
Oligodendroglioma	p. 361
Extraneural Metastasis	p. 367
Infantile Brain Tumors	p. 376
Miscellaneous Brain Tumors	p. 398
Astrocytoma	p. 415
Ependymoma	p. 423
Neurofibromatosis	p. 436
Peripheral Nerve Tumors	p. 453
Uncommon Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumors	p. 464
Postoperative Considerations	p. 477
Rehabilitation	p. 502
Cooperative Group Trials	p. 511
Chemosensitivity Testing	p. 524
Late Effects of Therapy in Long-Term Survivors	p. 535
Ethical Issues in Pediatric Neuro-oncology	p. 541
Index	p. 547
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