Description
Renowned experts in the neuro-oncological field bring their expertise together for Neuro-Oncology Compendium for the Boards and Clinical Practice. This volume reviews the core topics of neuro-oncology including adult and pediatric neuro-oncology, management, central nervous system tumor complications, genetic considerations, and more. With a focus on updated treatments and terminology, this volume is designed to comprehensively review all major facets of neuro-oncology so that physicians-in-training may prepare for the board review and practicing specialists can stay up to date in their treatment of patients.This essential text includes hundreds of figures and tables, succinct review flashcards, end-of-chapter questions and answers, as well as end-of-volume exams so readers can review and test their own comprehension. Each chapter has been reviewed by the editors to ensure cohesive board-level verbiage, emphasizing practical clinical knowledge. Neuro-Oncology Compendium for the Boards and Clinical Practice is up-to-date and comprehensive, eliminating the need for multiple sources of study.Key features of this volume include:-End of chapter flashcards to summarize key content-End of chapter Questions and Answers for review-Practice exams to simulate board questions-Updated terminology and practices-Complimentary images and tables to support learning
Table of Contents
Neuro-Oncology Overview1. Neuropathology Primer2. Imaging of Central Nervous System TumorsAdult Neuro-Oncology3. Glioblastoma4. Diffuse Glioma5. Meningioma6. Ependymoma7. Tumors of the Pituitary Gland8. Germ Cell Tumors9. Intraventricular Tumors10. Rare Tumors in Adults, including Medulloblastoma11. Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma and Hematopoietic Neoplasms affecting the Nervous System12. Metastatic disease in the Central Nervous System13. Tumors Affecting the Spinal CordPediatric Neuro-Oncology14. Epidemiology and General Overview of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors15. Neurosurgical Management of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors16. Pediatric Embryonal Tumors17. Pediatric Low Grade Glioma18. Pediatric High Grade GliomaManagement of Neuro-Oncologic disease19. Neurosurgical Management of Adult Central Nervous System Tumors20. Radiotherapy in Neuro-oncology21. Principles of Systemic Therapy in Neuro-Oncology22. Device-based Treatments in Neuro-OncologyComplications of Systemic and Central Nervous System Cancers23. Neurologic Complications in Cancer Patients24. Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes25. Neuro-Oncologic EmergenciesGenetics and Neuro-Oncologic Disease26. Familial Cancer Syndromes27. The NeurofibromatosesSpecial Considerations in Neuro-Oncology28. Designing and Deciphering Clinical Trials: Methodological ingredients to nourish a healthy study29. Procedures and Well-Care Clinics in Neuro-Oncology: Roles for Advanced Practice Providers30. Neuro-Oncology in the Elderly31. Palliative Care in Neuro-Oncology32. The Neuro-Oncology of Women (N.O.W.)
