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Glioma

Principles and Practice in Neuro-Oncology

  • Conference proceedings
  • © 1991

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Editors:
  1. A. B. M. F. Karim

    1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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  2. Edward R. Laws

    1. Department of Neurological Surgery, George Washington University, Medical Center, USA

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Table of contents (20 papers)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XII
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  2. Pitfalls and Controversies in the Treatment of Gliomas

    • A. B. M. F. Karim, J. H. Kralendonk
    Pages 1-16

  3. The Problems of Pathological Diagnosis

    • F. C. Stam
    Pages 17-36

  4. Modern Imaging for Cerebral Gliomas: Breakthroughs and Limitations

    • M. C. Kaiser, J. H. Kralendonk
    Pages 37-55

  5. The Impact of Modern Imaging Techniques on the Policy for Treating Cerebral Gliomas

    • H. A. M. van Alphen
    Pages 57-74

  6. Management of Supratentorial Low-Grade Gliomas

    • B. L. Guthrie,  E. R. Laws Jr.
    Pages 75-92

  7. Surgery in the Treatment of Malignant Glioma: Current Status and Future Perspectives

    • N. de Tribolet, H. Fankhauser
    Pages 93-105

  8. Evolution of Modern Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Gliomas

    • E. Nordman
    Pages 107-120

  9. Radiotherapy of Malignant Gliomas

    • A. B. M. F. Karim, E. van der Schueren, D. G. Gonzalez, M. van Glabbeke
    Pages 121-124

  10. Stereotactic Interstitial Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Gliomas: Current Status, Results, and the Future

    • C. B. Ostertag
    Pages 125-137

  11. Stereotactic External Radiotherapy for Gliomas: Technique, Dosimetry, Results

    • F. Pozza, F. Colombo, C. Marchetti, G. Chierego
    Pages 139-152

  12. Hypoxic Cell Sensitizers in the Management of Brain Tumours

    • N. M. Bleehen
    Pages 153-164

  13. Role of Steroid Hormones in Gliomas

    • B. R. Rao, N. C. A. Roelvink, B. J. Slotman
    Pages 165-169

  14. Radiation Injury to the Brain

    • E. H. J. M. Rutten
    Pages 171-178

  15. Clinical Implications of Radiobiological Studies on CNS Tolerance

    • A. J. van der Kogel
    Pages 179-188

  16. Recurrent Low-Grade Gliomas: Dedifferentiation and Prospects of Reoperation

    • D. Áfra, W. Müller
    Pages 189-203

  17. Interstitial Brachytherapy for Recurrent Malignant Gliomas

    • D. A. Larson, P. K. Sneed, P. H. Gutin
    Pages 205-215

  18. Chemotherapy for Cerebral Gliomas: Current Status and Future Perspectives

    • D. G. T. Thomas
    Pages 217-232

  19. Boron-Neutron Capture Therapy for Tumors

    • H. Hatanaka
    Pages 233-249

  20. Management of Childhood Gliomas

    • A. Razek, A. H. Ragab, T. H. Kim
    Pages 251-269
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About this book

Many recent developments in neuro-oncology relevant to clinical practice have contributed to improved patient care. The most im­ portant impact of these developments on treatment may have been a change in the attitudes of the neuro-oncologists involved in making decisions regarding patients with gliomas. From an era of uncertainty which led to therapeutic nihilism, we have entered one of active interventions based on objective parameters for the treat­ ment of gliomas, which may be either slow-growing or rapid kil­ lers. The histopathological characteristics of gliomatous lesions are intriguing, and it is only recently that a clearer picture has begun to emerge. A group of dedicated neuropathologists has been at­ tempting to reach a consensus on pathological classification and grading, providing an important landmark in the field of neuro­ oncology. This book does not mean to provide exhaustive details on the histopathology of gliomas, but rather highlights the main problems in an authoritative chapter. This chapter attempts to guide the reader to a better understanding of all aspects of the neuropathology of glioma. Neuroradiology has recently seen several breakthroughs. Im­ ages unimaginable a decade ago are now providing us with an al­ most three-dimensional impression. But the concomitant illusions and artifacts must also be kept in mind, and pragmatic ideas are carefully put forward in this book about the developing body of knowledge concerning the newer imaging techniques.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Radiation Oncology, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

    A. B. M. F. Karim

  • Department of Neurological Surgery, George Washington University, Medical Center, USA

    Edward R. Laws

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Glioma

  • Book Subtitle: Principles and Practice in Neuro-Oncology

  • Editors: A. B. M. F. Karim, Edward R. Laws

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-84127-9

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1991

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-540-52286-7Published: 25 July 1991

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-84127-9Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XII, 289

  • Number of Illustrations: 42 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Oncology, Neurology, Biomedicine general, Neurosurgery, Imaging / Radiology

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