Cavernous malformations of the brain and spinal cord

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Cavernous malformations of the brain and spinal cord

Giuseppe Lanzino, Robert F. Spetzler

Thieme, c2008

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: US ISBN 9781588903433

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Current techniques for clinical management This book presents a comprehensive overview of the basic science and current clinical knowledge on cavernous malformations of the brain and spinal cord. Cavernous Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord begins by covering general aspects of the disease, including the natural history, molecular biology, pathological processes, genetic basis, neuroradiology, and classification of cavernous malformations. Separate chapters then address the various types of cavernous malformations, thoroughly describing the clinical presentation and management approaches for each clinical situation. Incisive review of recent literature sheds light on topics of incidence, location, and outcomes. Features: Clinical insights regarding indications for surgery, surgical techniques, outcomes, and prognostic factors drawn from the authors' extensive experiences Discussion of treatment of patients with specific disorders, such as epilepsy Coverage of cavernous malformations as dynamic lesions with descriptions of de novo formation and lesions induced by irradiation Neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neuroradiologists, especially those caring for patients with seizures and hemorrhagic stroke, will benefit from the wealth of information in this complete reference.

Table of Contents

Section I General Aspects 1. Natural History of Cavernous Malformations of the Central Nervous System 2. Molecular Biology of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations 3. Pathology of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations 4. Genetics of Cerebral Cavernous Malformations 5. Cavernous Malformations as a Dynamic Lesions: De Novo Formation, Radiological Changes, and Radiation-Induced Forms 6. Systematic Cavernous Malformations 7. Capillary Telangiectasias, Cavernous Malformations, and Developmental Venous Anomalies: Different Expressions of the Same Disease Process? 8. Neuroradiology and Classification of Cavernous Malformations Section II Clinical Presentations, Indications for Surgery, Surgical Techniques, and Outcomes 9. Supratentorial Cavernous Malformations 10. Deep-Seated Cerebral Cavernous Malformations 11. Brain Stem Cavernous Malformations 12. Cavernous Malformations of the Spinal Cord 13. Giant Cavernous Angiomas of the Cavernous Sinus 14. Management of Atypical Cavernous Malformations 15. Cavernous Malformations and Seizures: Lesionectomy or Epilepsy Surgery? 16. Cavernous Malformations in Children and Adolescents 17. Radiosurgery for Cavernous Malformations
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: GTV ISBN 9783131418913

Description

This book presents a comprehensive overview of the basic science and current clinical knowledge on cavernous malformations of the brain and spinal cord. Cavernous Malformations of the Brain and Spinal Cord begins by covering general aspects of the disease, including the natural history, molecular biology, pathological processes, genetic basis, neuroradiology, and classification of cavernous malformations. Separate chapters then address the various types of cavernous malformations, thoroughly describing the clinical presentation and management approaches for each clinical situation. Incisive review of recent literature sheds light on topics of incidence, location, and outcomes.

Table of Contents

I. General Aspects 1) Epidemiology and Natural History 2) Molecular Biology 3) Pathology 4) Genetic Transmission & Familial Forms 5) Cavernous Malfrmations as a Dynamic Lesson: de novo formation, radiological changes, and radiatiom induced forms 6) Capillary teleangectasia, cavernous malformations, and developmental venous anomalies: different expresions of the same disease process? 7) Classification and neuroradiology of cavernous malformations II. Clinical Presentation, Indications for Surgery, Surgical Techniques and Outcome 1) Supratentorial lobar cavernous malformations 2) Deep-seated supratentorial cavernous malformations: basal ganglia and thalamus 3) Brainstem and cerebellar cavernous malformations 4) Spinal Cord Cavernous Malformations 5) Cavernous Malformations in Atypical Locations (Cranial Nerves, Ventricles, Extraaxial) 6) Cavernous malformations

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