Meningiomas

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxiii

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2. General Information

   1. Meningiomas: Historical Perspective

      • David O. Okonkwo, Edward R. Laws Jr.

      Pages 3-10

   2. Epidemiology

      • Bong Jin Park, Han Kyu Kim, Burak Sade, Joung H. Lee

      Pages 11-14

   3. Human Meninges: Anatomy and Its Role in Meningioma Pathogenesis

      • Tetsumori Yamashima

      Pages 15-24

   4. Meninges: Embryology

      • M. Beatriz S. Lopes

      Pages 25-29

   5. Pathology of Meningiomas

      • Richard A. Prayson

      Pages 31-43

   6. Natural History, Growth Rates, and Recurrence

      • Kyung Gi Cho

      Pages 45-51

3. Diagnostic Considerations

   1. Diagnostic Neuroradiology: CT, MRI, fMRI, MRS, PET, and Octreotide SPECT

      • Albert S. Chang, Jeffrey S. Ross

      Pages 55-65

   2. Meningiomas: Imaging Mimics

      • Manzoor Ahmed, Joung H. Lee, Thomas J. Masaryk

      Pages 67-87

   3. Preoperative Embolization of Meningiomas

      • David J. Fiorella, Vivek R. Deshmukh, Cameron G. McDougall, Robert F. Spetzler, Felipe C. Albuquerque

      Pages 89-99

   4. Neuro-ophthalmic Evaluations in Patients with Meningiomas

      • Steven A. Newman

      Pages 101-133

4. Basic Science

   1. Meningioma Tumorigenesis: An Overview of Etiologic Factors

      • Michael J. Link, Arie Perry

      Pages 137-145

   2. Molecular Basis of Meningioma Tumorigenesis and Progression

      • Lilyana Angelov, Mladen Golubic

      Pages 147-155

   3. Meningiomas of the Central Neuraxis: Unique Tumors

      • Joung H. Lee, Burak Sade

      Pages 157-162

   4. Radiation-Induced Meningioma: Historical Perspective, Presentation, Management, and Genetics

      • Yigal Shoshan, Sergey Spektor, Guy Rosenthal, Shifra Fraifeld, Felix Umansky

      Pages 163-176

   5. Emerging Treatment Modalities I: Cyclooxygenase-2 as a Therapeutic Target for Meningioma Tumor Growth

      • Brian T. Ragel, William T. Couldwell

      Pages 177-183

   6. Emerging Treatment Modalities II: Gene Therapy for Meningiomas

      • Nader Pouratian, Charles A. Sansur, John A. Jane Jr., Gregory A. Helm

      Pages 185-199

5. Management and Outcome

   1. Management Options and Surgical Principles: An Overview

      • Joung H. Lee, Burak Sade

      Pages 203-207

   2. Operative Outcome Following Meningioma Surgery: A Personal Experience of 600 Cases

      • Joung H. Lee, Burak Sade

      Pages 209-212

   3. Factors Influencing Outcome in Meningioma Surgery

      • Burak Sade, Joung H. Lee

      Pages 213-216

Joung H. Lee has assembled a masterful volume on the diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of meningiomas. It is complete in that it covers all aspects of this tumor; every location is discussed by acknowledged experts and every technique is described in detail. Basic biology forms an important and up-to-date part of the text. This book will serve as a reference for many years; in particular, Dr. Lee feels surgeons and future patients will benefit. There is little question that these aims will be fulfilled in this important tour de force. John A. Jane, Sr. , MD, PhD Charlottesville, VA, USA vii Preface In planning this book, I had three major goals. The first was to compile and disseminate all the advances and new information relating to meningiomas which became available in the last 15-20 years. In this time frame, there has been a significant increase in our understanding in regards to the meningioma pathologic classification, the natural history and basic science. Dramatic technological advancements have also been made in diagnostic and interventional radiology as well as in surgical and radiation treatments for meningiomas, such as incorporation of the following in the treatment armamentaria: endoscopy, various skull base techniques, computer-assisted surgery and radiosurgery. Additionally, new information regarding surgical outcome and patient selection for surgery are becoming available, all of which are resulting in a significant change in how neurosurgeons treat patients with meningiomas. The second goal for this book was to teach and stimulate the next generation of neurosurgeons.

• Meningiomas
• Strabismus
• Surgery
• age
• aging
• brachytherapy
• endoscopy
• imaging
• radiosurgery
• radiotherapy

From the reviews:

"The purpose of this book is to teach young neurosurgeons how to recognize, investigate, and operate upon meningiomas in diverse locations. Neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuro-interventionalists, and radiologists are the main audience for this book. … This is an excellent book for neurosurgeons, ENT surgeons, oncologists, neuro-oncologists, radiologists, and neurologists." (Celso Agner, Doody’s Review Services, January, 2009)

• Brain Tumor & Neuro-Oncology Center, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA

  Joung H. Lee

Dr Joung H Lee is Director, Center for Neurofibromatosis and Benign Tumors, Brain Tumor Institute and Head, Section of Skull Base Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He has published over 40 journal articles and guest-edited Neurosurgery Clinics of North America: Adjunct treatment modalities for skull base tumors. W.B. Saunders, October 2000.

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