Craniopharyngioma

1. Front Matter

   Pages II-VIII

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2. Neuropathology of Craniopharyngioma

   • A. Allegranza

   Pages 1-6

3. Neuroradiology of Craniopharyngiomas

   • M. Savoiardo, E. Ciceri

   Pages 7-19

4. Craniopharyngioma in Children: Surgical Considerations

   • M. Choux, G. Lena, L. Genitori

   Pages 20-30

5. Radical Removal of Craniopharyngiomas 1971–1991

   • P. W. Carmel

   Pages 31-51

6. Direct Microsurgery of Craniopharyngiomas: A Review of the Series of the Istituto Neurologico of Milan, Italy

   • S. Giombini, F. Pluchino

   Pages 52-63

7. Surgical Craniopharyngioma Treatment

   • V. V. Dolenc, G. Mariniello, A. Horvat, J. Sustersic, B. P. Prestor, R. Pregelj

   Pages 64-72

8. Surgical Management of Craniopharyngiomas from 1976 to 1992: Problems and Results

   • R. M. Villani, E. P. Sganzerla, S. M. Gaini, L. Bello, M. Giovanelli

   Pages 73-87

9. Some Problems of Craniopharyngioma Treatment

   • A. N. Konovalov

   Pages 88-96

10. Role of the Transsphenoidal Approach in the Surgical Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas

    • G. Nicola, G. Lasio, L. Valentini, S. Visintini, C. L. Solero

    Pages 97-103

11. Surgical Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas

    • G. Cantore, V. Esposito, B. Fraioli

    Pages 104-112

12. Therapeutic Role of Intracavitary Bleomycin Administration in Cystic Craniopharyngioma

    • G. Broggi, C. Giorgi, A. Franzini, F. Leocata, D. Riva

    Pages 113-119

13. Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Intracystic Colloidal Isotope Treatment of Craniopharyngiomas

    • T. Rähn

    Pages 120-125

14. Three-Dimensional Dosimetry for LINAC-Based Radiosurgery and Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy of Craniopharyngiomas

    • C. Giorgi, M. Luzzara, U. Cerchiari, A. Gramaglia

    Pages 126-131

15. Endocrine Tests and Hormonal Therapy in Craniopharyngioma

    • R. Cozzi, G. Oppizzi, P. Orlandi, D. Dallabonzana, I. Chiodini

    Pages 132-143

16. Concluding Remarks

    • G. Broggi

    Pages 144-153

17. Back Matter

    Pages 155-158

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Craniopharyngioma represents a major challenge for neurosurgeons, pediatricians, and endocrinologists. This so-called benign tumor is a real threat to quality of life and life itself. This book discusses the various therapeutic strategies and suggests multimodal treatment approaches, including microsurgery, stereotaxis, and alternative treatments. The rationale for choice of therapy is supported by biological, clinical, and neuroradiological data and therapeutic results of a large series of case studies from all over the world are reported. Finally, guidelines for further development and new topics for research and treatment are offered.

• microsurgery
• neuropathology
• neuroradiology
• radiology
• radiosurgery
• radiotherapy
• surgery
• tumor

• Istituto Nazionale Neurologico “C. Besta”, Milan, Italy

  Giovanni Broggi

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