Full Description
The pineal region is an anatomic location where various intracranial tumors, in particular germ cell tumors and pineal parenchymal tumors, occur. Interestingly, pineal germ cell tumors are detected more frequently in Asian countries, including Japan, while pineal parenchymal tumors are less frequent in Asia than in the United States and Europe. This publication takes advantage of the knowledge and experience of Japanese experts in pineal tumors, with emphasis on epidemiology and pathological diagnosis. A variety of treatment modalities including radiotherapy, radiosurgery, surgical therapy and chemotherapy are also discussed. This valuable book will enhance the knowledge on pineal tumor treatment of not only neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists but also neurologists, neuro-oncologists, pediatricians and neuropathologists interested in pineal region tumors.
Contents
Series Editor's Note: Lunsford, L.D.; Preface: Kobayashi, T.; Introduction; Statistical Analysis of Pineal Tumors Based on the Data of Brain Tumor Registry of Japan: Shibui, S.; Nomura, K.; Tumors of Pineal Cell Origin; Pathology of Pineal Parenchymal Tumors: Sato, K.; Kubota, T.; Occipital Transtentorial Approach and Combined Treatments for Pineal Parenchymal Tumors: Tsumanuma, I.; Tanaka, R.; Fujii, Y.; Role of Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Management of Pineal Parenchymal Tumors: Kano, H.; Niranjan, A.; Kondziolka, D.; Flickinger, J.C.; Lunsford, L.D.; Tumors of Germ Cell Origin; Pathology of Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors: Sato, K.; Takeuchi, H.; Kubota, T.; Pineal Germ Cell Tumors: Matsutani, M.; Strategy of Combined Treatment of Germ Cell Tumors: Sawamura, Y.; Radiation Therapy for Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors: Aoyama, H.; Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pineal and Related Tumors: Mori, Y.; Kobayashi, T.; Hasegawa, T.; Yoshida, K.; Kida, Y.; Management of Central Nervous System Germinoma: Proposal for a Modern Strategy: Shibamoto, Y.; Quality of Life of Extremely Long-Time Germinoma Survivors Mainly Treated with Radiotherapy: Sugiyama, K.; Yamasaki, F.; Kurisu, K.; Kenjo, M.; Author Index; Subject Index.
