Renowned experts in the neuro-oncological field bring their expertise together for Neuro-Oncology Compendium for the Boards and Clinical Practice. This volume reviews the core topics of neuro-oncology including adult and pediatric neuro-oncology, management, central nervous system tumor complications, genetic considerations, and more. With a focus on updated treatments and terminology, this volume is designed to comprehensively review all major facets of neuro-oncology so that physicians-in-training may prepare for the board review and practicing specialists can stay up to date in their treatment of patients.

This essential text includes hundreds of figures and tables, succinct review flashcards, end-of-chapter questions and answers, as well as end-of-volume exams so readers can review and test their own comprehension. Each chapter has been reviewed by the editors to ensure cohesive board-level verbiage, emphasizing practical clinical knowledge. Neuro-Oncology Compendium for the Boards and Clinical Practice is up-to-date and comprehensive, eliminating the need for multiple sources of study.

Key features:

-End of chapter flashcards to summarize key content
-End of chapter Questions and Answers for review
-Practice exams to simulate board questions
-Updated terminology and practices
-Complimentary images and tables to support learning

Contents

۱ Neuropathology Primer
۲ Imaging of Central Nervous System Tumors
۳ Glioblastoma
۴ Diffuse Gliomas (WHO GRADE 2-3)
۵ Meningioma
۶ Ependymoma
۷ Tumors of the Pituitary Gland
۸ Germ Cell Tumors
۹ Intraventricular Tumors
۱۰ Rare Tumors in Adults, Including Medulloblastoma
۱۱ Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma and Hematopoietic Neoplasms Affecting the Nervous System
۱۲ Metastatic Disease in the Central Nervous System
۱۳ Tumors Affecting the Spinal Cord
۱۴ Epidemiology and General Overview of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors
۱۵ Neurosurgical Management of Pediatric Central Nervous System Tumors
۱۶ Pediatric Embryonal Tumors
۱۷ Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma
۱۸ Pediatric High-Grade Glioma
۱۹ Neurosurgical Management of Adult Central Nervous System Tumors
۲۰ Radiotherapy in Neuro-Oncology
۲۱ Principles of Systemic Therapy in Neuro-Oncology
۲۲ Device-Based Treatments in Neuro-Oncology
۲۳ Neurologic Complications in Cancer Patients
۲۴ Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndromes
۲۵ Neuro-Oncologic Emergencies
۲۶ Familial Syndromes in Neuro-Oncology
۲۷ The Neurofibromatoses: Neurofibromatosis 1, Neurofibromatosis 2, and Schwannomatosis
۲۸ Designing and Deciphering Clinical Trials: Methodological Ingredients to Nourish a Healthy Study
۲۹ Procedures and Well-Care Clinics in Neuro-Oncology: Roles for Advanced Practice Providers
۳۰ Neuro-Oncology in the Elderly
۳۱ PALLIATIVE CARE, REHABILITATION, AND SUPPORTIVE CARE IN NEURO-ONCOLOGY
۳۲ The Neuro-Oncology of Women (NOW)