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Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas in Adults

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  • Exhaustively reviews molecular epidemiology, as well as molecular and pathological classification of DLGGs
  • Updated to cover the latest personalised therapies and advances in disease management.
  • Covers both oncological and functional perspectives on DLGGs in adults
  • Includes new chapters on resection probability map, pregnancy and patient rehabilitation, among others.

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Table of contents (35 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. Epidemiology and Classification

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
    2. Molecular Epidemiology of Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma

      • Daniel I. Jacobs, Elizabeth B. Claus, Margaret R. Wrensch
      Pages 55-72
  3. Fundamental Science

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 109-109
    2. Pathogenesis of Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas

      • Courtney Pendleton, Kazuya Motomura, Atsushi Natsume
      Pages 111-117
    3. Dissemination of Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas: Tools and Molecular Insights

      • Nicolas Leventoux, Zahra Hassani, Jean-Philippe Hugnot
      Pages 119-136
    4. The Genomics of Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas

      • Maleeha Ahmad, Robert J. Weil, Nicholas F. Marko
      Pages 137-149
    5. Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma Associated Stem Cells

      • Federica Caponnetto, Antonio Paolo Beltrami, Tamara Ius, Miran Skrap, Daniela Cesselli
      Pages 151-172
    6. Molecular Imaging of Diffuse Low Grade Glioma

      • Whitney B. Pope, Kevin Spitler
      Pages 173-195
  4. Clinical Aspects and Diagnostic Imaging

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 197-197
    2. Clinical Presentation in Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas

      • Anja Smits, Asgeir S. Jakola
      Pages 199-213
    3. Epilepsy and Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas

      • Johan Pallud
      Pages 215-234
    4. Magnetic Resonance Oncometabolic Imaging in DLGG Beyond the Image

      • Rémy Guillevin, Guillaume Herpe, Carole Guillevin
      Pages 253-262
    5. Positron-Emission-Tomography in Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas

      • Karl-Josef Langen, Marion Rapp, Michael Sabel, Norbert Galldiks
      Pages 263-286
    6. Dynamics of DLGG and Clinical Implications

      • Emmanuel Mandonnet
      Pages 287-306

About this book

The second edition of this well-received volume has been revised and updated to reflect the  advances in pathological classification and molecular epidemiology of diffuse low-grade gliomas (DLGG) in adults and offers an updated review on individualized therapies. This book presents the latest research pertaining to the diagnosis, genetics, therapy and management of DLGGs.  It extensively covers recent research on the natural history of DLGGs and their interaction with the brain and reviews the new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies which increase survival and quality of life of the patient.

New topics covered are the management of DLGGs during pregnancy, functional rehabilitation of patients with DLGG and the onco-functional balance in DLGG, among others. The reader will have the opportunity to gain insight in both clinical and basic science aspects of this type of tumor and learn about the application of novel imaging techniques such as diffussion tensor imaging.   

Edited by a leading expert in the field and authored by a team of recognised specialists, this book is a valuable resource for medical oncologists, neuro-oncologists and neurologists.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Neurosurgery, Montpellier University Medical Center, INSERM U1051, Institute for Neurosciences of Montpellier, Montpellier, France

    Hugues Duffau

About the editor

Hugues Duffau, after his residency and habilitation 2002 at the University Paris VI, became Professor 2006 and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, Montpellier, France in 2007.


He is one of the leading experts in low grade glioma surgery and well known for his holistic view of the brain and his pursuit for changing paradigms in neurooncological surgery. For him, a deep understanding of anatomy, functional imaging, intraoperative mapping and neuropsycological assessments is mandatory to open new doors to personalized therapeutic strategies for patients.


With 227 publications and four books, he is in the editorial board of five journals and member of several neurosurgical and neuroncological societies.


Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas in Adults

  • Editors: Hugues Duffau

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-55466-2

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London Ltd. 2017

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-55464-8Published: 27 July 2017

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-85669-8Published: 12 August 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-55466-2Published: 03 July 2017

  • Edition Number: 2

  • Number of Pages: X, 753

  • Number of Illustrations: 13 b/w illustrations, 66 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Oncology, Neurology, Neuroradiology

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eBook USD 169.00
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Softcover Book USD 219.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 299.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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