Advances in Neuropathology

This compilation covers eleven chapters on neuropathology, including studies on argyrophilic grain disease, pineoblastoma, spinal ependymomas, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, supratentorial ependymomas, astroblastoma, pilocytic astrocytomas, craniopharyngiomas, primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, and myxoid glioneuronal tumours.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 167 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2022
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

This comprehensive compilation encompasses eleven chapters that delve into diverse advancements in neuropathology. Chapter One presents a quantitative analysis exploring the spectrum of temporal lobe pathology in argyrophilic grain disease. Chapter Two delves into the clinical, pathological, and recent genetic characteristics of pineoblastoma tumors, shedding light on their treatment approaches. Chapter Three focuses on spinal ependymomas, outlining their clinical and histopathological features, with a particular emphasis on the current treatment modalities. Chapter Four delineates the clinical and molecular pathological traits of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, discussing potential therapeutic options. Chapter Five examines the clinicopathologic and genetic aspects of supratentorial ependymomas, providing valuable insights into their management. Chapter Six explores the diverse features of astroblastoma, a rare and challenging tumor type. Chapter Seven delves into the clinical, pathological, and genetic characteristics of pilocytic astrocytomas, offering valuable perspectives on their diagnosis and treatment. Chapter Eight explores the realm of rare, benign brain tumors known as craniopharyngiomas, shedding light on their unique characteristics and management strategies. Chapter Nine examines the clinicopathologic features of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, considering the impact of climate change on this disease. Chapter Ten delves into a rare cerebral hemispheric tumor exhibiting characteristics often resembling grade 4 astrocytoma, presenting a unique diagnostic and treatment challenge. Finally, Chapter Eleven details the clinicopathologic characteristics of myxoid glioneuronal tumors, providing valuable insights into their diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.

Weight: 258g
ISBN-13: 9781685076207