Oncology of CNS Tumors

From the reviews of the second edition:“Neuro-oncology has benefitted significantly from modern translational research, in particular in the areas related to aggressiveness, invasion, and potential for recurrence. … Neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and practitioners caring for patients with brain tumors are the main audience. … This is an excellent update. It is a valuable addition to any major academic library and a useful source of management information for neurologists, oncologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and all professionals associated with the management of patients with these conditions.” (Celso Agner, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2010)

• Cranial Neuro-Oncology.- Pathology and Classification of Tumors of the Nervous System.- Targeted Therapies.- Tumors of the Skull.- Meningiomas and Meningeal Tumors.- Low-Grade Astrocytomas.- Stereotactic Brachytherapy in Low-Grade Gliomas.- High-Grade Astrocytoma/Glioblastoma.- Oligodendroglioma.- Ependymomas and Ventricular Tumors.- Medulloblastoma-PNET, Craniopharyngioma Adult Tumors of Pediatric Origin.- Glioneuronal Tumors.- Inactive Adenomas.- Functioning Adenomas.- Tumors of the Pineal Region.- Tumors of the Cranial Nerves.- Hemangioblastoma and Von Hippel–Lindau Disease.- Tumors of the Skull Base.- Orbital Tumors.- Primary CNS Lymphoma.- Brain Metastasis.- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology.- Neurocutaneous Syndromes.- Supratentorial Hemispheric Low-Grade Gliomas in Children.- Optic Gliomas.- Thalamic Gliomas.- Midbrain Gliomas.- Supratentorial High-Grade Gliomas.- Ganglioglioma.- Cerebellar Astrocytomas.- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas.- Dorsally Exophytic Brain Stem Gliomas.- Cervicomedullary Gliomas.- Desmoplastic Infantile Gangliogliomas.- Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma.- Hypothalamic Hamartoma.- Ependymomas.- Medulloblastoma.- Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors.- Dysembryoplastic Neuroectodermal Tumors.- Meningiomas in Children.- Pineal Region Tumors in Children.- Pituitary Tumors in Children.- Craniopharyngiomas.- Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors.- Choroid Plexus Tumors.- Malignant Rhabdoid Tumors of the CNS.- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis.- Tumors of the Skull Base in Children.- Tumors of the Cranial Vault in Children.- Epidural Spinal Tumors in Children.- Spinal Column Tumors.- Pediatric Spinal Intradural Extramedullary Tumors.- Intramedullary Spinal Tumors in Children.- Peripheral Nerve Tumors in Children.- Spinal Neuro-Oncology.- IntramedullaryTumors.- Intradural Extramedullary Tumors.- Epidural Tumors and Metastases.- Spinal Robotic Radiosurgery.- Peripheral Nerve Tumors.- Peripheral Nerve Tumors.- Systemic and General Aspects of Neuro-Oncology.- General Care of Patients with Cancer Involving the Central Nervous System.- Palliative Care in Neuro-Oncology.