Tumors of the central nervous system : glioma, meningioma, neuroblastoma, and spinal tumors /: glioma, meningioma, neuroblastoma, and spinal tumors. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Tumors of the Central Nervous System, 14; Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 14
• Further Information: Note: Edited by M.A. Hayat ; contributors Arasho Belachew [and twenty others].
• Editors: Hayat, M. A
• Other Names: Hayat, M. A; Belachew, Arasho contributor.
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contents of Volume 1; Contents of Volume 2; Contents of Volume 3; Contents of Volume 4; Contents of Volume 5; Contents of Volume 6; Contents of Volume 7; Contents of Volume 8; Contents of Volume 9; Contents of Volume 10; Contents of Volume 11; Contents of Volume 12; Contents of Volume 13; Contributors; 1: Angiocentric Glioma, Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma, and Pituicytoma: New Entities in the World Health Organization Classification; Introduction; Angiocentric Glioma; Introduction and Historical Context; Clinical Presentation and Imaging; Histopathology; Genetic Abnormalities. Differential Diagnosis Treatment and Prognosis; Pilomyxoid Astrocytoma; Introduction and Historical Context; Clinical Presentation/Imaging; Histopathology; Genetic Abnormalities; Differential Diagnosis; Prognosis and Treatment; Pituicytoma; Intro/Historical Context; Clinical Presentation/Imaging; Histopathology; Genetic Abnormalities; Differential Diagnosis; Prognosis and Treatment; References; 2: Pediatric Low-Grade Gliomas: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Future Directions; Introduction; Diagnosis; Treatment and Outcomes; Future Directions; References. 3: Kringle 1-5 Reduces Growth of Malignant Gliomas in RatsIntroduction; Angiogenesis; Importance of Angiogenesis in Gliomas; Tumor Vasculature Has Tumor Origin; Antiangiogenesis in Treating Malignant Gliomas; Kringle 1-5; The Structure and Antiangenetic Effect of the Kringle; Discussion; K1-5 Inhibits Tumor Angiogenesis; K1-5 Decreases Hypoxic Area of the Glioma; Lower VEGF Expression in K1-5 Treated Glioma; Inhibition Effect of K1-5 on Glioma Cell Invasion; K1-5 Treated Animals Had Longer Survival; Conclusion; References. 4: Fluorescence Guided Resection and Photodynamic Therapy in MeningiomasIntroduction; Photodynamic Diagnosis (PDD) in Meningiomas; 5-Aminolevulinic Acid; Intratumoral Heterogeneity and Fluorescence Intensity in Meningiomas After 5-ALA Pretreatment; Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in Meningiomas; References; 5: Classification of Meningiomas in the Cerebellopontine Angle; Introduction; Anatomy; Pathology; History; Types and Classification; Premeatal Tumor Location; Retromeatal Tumor Location; Risk Factors; Symptoms; Natural History; Neuroimaging; Trigeminocardiac Reflex. Treatment OptionsSurgery; Observation; Radiation Therapy; Chemotherapy; Location in Relation to Surgical Treatment; Conclusion; References; 6: Postoperative Cerebral Hyperemia-Pathophysiology and Clinical Concerns; Introduction; Pathophysiology; Cerebral Autoregulation and Brain Tumor; Postoperative Hypertension; Carbon Dioxide (CO2); Hemodilution; Anesthetic Agents; Sympathetic Overactivity; Surgery Related Factors; Clinical Complications; Postoperative Brain Tissue Oxygenation/Metabolism Monitor; Transcranial Doppler; Jugular Bulb Venous Oximetry; Near-Infrared Spectroscopy.
• Publisher Details: Dordrecht [Netherlands] : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource (132 pages)
• Subjects: 610; Medicine; Cancer -- Research; Neurosciences; Oncology; Central nervous system -- Tumors -- Ultrasonic imaging; Central nervous system -- Tumors; Central nervous system -- Tumors -- Diagnosis; Brain metastasis; Central nervous system -- Tumors -- Surgery; Central nervous system -- Diseases; Glioma; Meningeal Neoplasms; Meningioma; Neuroblastoma; Spinal Neoplasms; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General; MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL -- Diseases; MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine; Brain metastasis; Central nervous system -- Diseases; Central nervous system -- Tumors; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789401772242
• Related ISBNs: 940177224X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.; Note: Print version record.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed December 18, 2015).
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