The pineal region is an anatomic location where various intracranial tumors, in particular germ cell tumors and pineal parenchymal tumors, occur. Interestingly, pineal germ cell tumors are detected more frequently in Asian countries, including Japan, while pineal parenchymal tumors are less frequent in Asia than in the United States and Europe. This publication takes advantage of the knowledge and experience of Japanese experts in pineal tumors, with emphasis on epidemiology and pathological diagnosis. A variety of treatment modalities including radiotherapy, radiosurgery, surgical therapy and chemotherapy are also discussed. This valuable book will enhance the knowledge on pineal tumor treatment of not only neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists but also neurologists, neuro-oncologists, pediatricians and neuropathologists interested in pineal region tumors.

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Information

Publisher

S. Karger

Year

2009

ISBN

9783805590785

Edition

Topic

Medicine

Subtopic

Neurology

Cover
Contents
Series Editor’s Note
Preface
Statistical Analysis of Pineal Tumors Based on the Data of Brain Tumor Registry of Japan
Pathology of Pineal Parenchymal Tumors
Occipital Transtentorial Approach and Combined Treatments for Pineal Parenchymal Tumors
Role of Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Management of Pineal Parenchymal Tumors
Pathology of Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors
Pineal Germ Cell Tumors
Strategy of Combined Treatment of Germ Cell Tumors
Radiation Therapy for Intracranial Germ Cell Tumors
Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Pineal and Related Tumors
Management of Central Nervous System Germinoma: Proposal for a Modern Strategy
Quality of Life of Extremely Long-Time Germinoma Survivors Mainly Treated with Radiotherapy
Author Index
Subject Index