Overview

This concise book serves as a practical primer for the care of patients with primary brain tumors.   Divided into two major sections, the first provides chapters with key information for each major brain tumor type. This includes basic information about etiology, epidemiology, clinical features, pathology, imaging, diagnostic workup, and treatment. The second section of the book features chapters that delve into supportive care management with specifics about management for each of the major conditions. This includes tumor-related epilepsy, venous thromboembolism in brain tumor patients, and corticosteroid management and toxicity. Detailed and clinically-focused information about chemotherapy regimens, dosing, monitoring, management of toxicities and patient education are also provided.    Brain Tumors is a quick resource in the inpatient setting or in the clinic and educational resource to help new providers in the neuro-oncology field with the accumulated knowledge of clinicians with practical experience. 

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Author:   Nimish A. Mohile ,  Alissa A. Thomas
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2023
Weight:   0.401kg
ISBN:  

9783031414121

ISBN 10:   3031414128
Pages:   292
Publication Date:   28 November 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Section I. Brain Tumor Types   Molecular features of primary brain tumors and classification Glioblastoma Anaplastic Astrocytoma Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma Diffuse Astrocytoma Low Grade Oligodendroglioma Diffuse Midline Glioma Meningioma Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma Medulloblastoma   Section II. Supportive Care Management   Brain Edema and Corticosteroid Toxicity Treatment of Tumor-related epilepsy Treatment and Prevention of Venous Thrombo-embolism Treatment of Increased Intracranial Pressure Management of Depression, Fatigue and Cognitive Disorders Chemotherapy-related toxicities and management Radiation-related toxicities and management Neurosurgical Complications in Brain Tumor Patients

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Nimish A. Mohile, MD Professor of Neurology and Oncology University of Rochester Medical Center Rochester, NY USA   Alissa A. Thomas, MD Associate Professor of Neurological Sciences University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont USA

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