Epilepsy and brain tumors / / edited by Herbert B. Newton, Marta Maschio ; assistant editor, Lesley Michelle Pritikin ; contributor, Giuliano Avanzini [and eighteen others]

• Pubblicazione: Amsterdam, [Netherlands] : , : Academic Press, , 2015; ©2015
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (292 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.853
• Soggetto topico: Epilepsy; Brain - Tumors
• Persona (resp. second.): NewtonHerbert B.; MaschioMarta; PritzMichelle L.; AvanziniG
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Epilepsy and Brain Tumors; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1: Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy: Introduction and Overview; Introduction; Epilepsy: Definition, Incidence, Social Context and Treatment Options; Epilepsy in the Context of BTs: Epidemiology and Incidence; Detection, Classification, and Documentation of Seizures; The Unique Role of Epileptogenesis and Drug Resistance in BTRE; Pharmacoresistance; QoL in BTRE Patients; Impact of AEDs in BTRE Patients; Neurocognitive Evaluation and Possible Rehabilitative Programs ; Health Economics and BTREReferences; Chapter 2: Overview of Epidemiology, Pathology, and Treatment of Primary Brain Tumors; Epidemiology of PBT; Pathology of Selected PBT; Diffuse Astrocytomas; Localized Astrocytomas; Oligodendrogliomas and Oligoastrocytomas; Medulloblastoma and Other Embryonal Tumors; Meningioma and Other Tumors of the Meninges; Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma; Surgical Therapy of PBT; Radiation Therapy of PBT; Chemotherapy of PBT; Molecular or ``Targeted ́ ́ Treatment; References; Chapter 3: Overview of Epidemiology, Pathology, and Treatment of Metastatic Brain Tumors ; Epidemiology of MBTsPathology of MBTs; Surgical Therapy of MBTs; Radiation Therapy of MBTs; Chemotherapy of MBTs; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4: Supportive Care of Brain Tumor Patients; Introduction; Seizures and Anticonvulsant Therapy; Corticosteroids; Gastric Acid Inhibitors; Thromboembolic Complications and Anticoagulation; Dysphagia and Swallowing Disorders; Psychiatric Issues; Pain Control Issues; Palliative Care; Ethical Issues; Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Brain-Tumor-Related Epilepsy in Children; The Pediatric Perspective; Epilepsy-Associated Brain Tumors ; PathophysiologyEpidemiology; Brain Tumors; Seizures and Epilepsy; Presentation; Brain Tumors; Seizures and Epilepsy; General Principles of Management; History and Physical Exam; Diagnostic Evaluation; Scalp EEG; Intracranial EEG; MRI; Other Imaging Studies; Magnetic and Electrical Source Localization; Neuropsychological Assessment and Other Studies Used to Localize Eloquent Brain; Genetics; Tissue Diagnosis and Molecular Tumor Markers; Medical Management; Anticipatory Guidance; Maintenance Antiseizure Drugs; Rescue Antiseizure Drugs ; Role of Antiseizure Drugs in Children Without a History of SeizuresChemotherapy, Biologic Agents, and Steroids; Dietary Considerations and Alternative Therapies; Surgical Management; Goals and Approaches; Timing of Surgical Resection; Lesionectomy (Tumorectomy) Versus Lesionectomy ``Plus ́ ́; Palliative Strategies; Outcome; Future Directions; References; Chapter 6: Mechanisms of Focal Epileptogenesis; Time Course and Specificity of Acquired Epileptogenesis; References; Chapter 7: Pathophysiology of Brain Tumor-Related Epilepsy; Introduction; Epidemiology of BTRE; Pathophysiology of BTRE ; Treatment of BTRE
• Sommario/riassunto: Patients with brain tumor-related epilepsy (BTRE) suffer from two serious pathologies simultaneously - a brain tumor and a secondary form of epilepsy. Although there has been remarkable progress in BTRE research in recent years, it remains an on-going challenge for clinicians and continues to stimulate much debate in the scientific community. This volume is the first to be completely dedicated to BTRE, and in doing so it explores issues faced by the health care team as well as some of the novel and promising directions that future research may take. Epilepsy and Brain Tumors is not only a c
• Titolo autorizzato: Epilepsy and brain tumors
• ISBN: 0-12-417126-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910788170003321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II