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1 online resource. |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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Neuroscience research progress |
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Neuroscience research progress series.
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed Apr. 3, 2014). |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
THE MEDULLOBLASTOMA BOOK; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1: Introduction to Medulloblastoma; Abstract; Introduction; Historical Review; Epidemiology; Clinical Picture; Diagnostic Management; Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Histopathology and Molecular Pathology of Medulloblastoma; Abstract; Introduction; Histopathology and Molecular Biology; Survival; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Genetics of Medulloblastoma; Abstract; Introduction; When Our Cerebellum is Developing Normally . |
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1. Embryonic Cerebellar Development: The Rhombic Lip and Cerebellar Radii2. Postnatal Cerebellar Development: CGNP Proliferation and Migration; When Cerebellar Tumorigenesis Sets In ; 1. Medulloblastoma Histopathology; 2. Molecular Characterization of Medulloblastoma: Genetics, Cytogenetics and Epigenetics; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Imaging of Medulloblastoma; Department of Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, US; Abstract; Introduction; Imaging; Preoperative Imaging; Postoperative Imaging; Conclusion; References. |
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Chapter 5: Surgical Treatment of MedulloblastomaAbstract; Introduction; Preoperative Evaluation and Treatment Strategies; Hydrocephalus Management; Operative Positioning of Patient; Operation Technique; Intraoperative and Postoperative; Surgical Complications; Conclusion; References; Chapter 6: Radiotherapy in the Management of Medulloblastoma; Abstract; Introduction; General Principles of Pediatric Radiotherapy for Central Nervous System Tumors; Craniospinal Irradiation for Medulloblastoma; Role of Radiotherapy in Medulloblastoma; Radiotherapy Technique. |
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Delivery of Treatment for Craniospinal IrradiationPatient Preparation (Mould Room / Planning CT); CT Protocol; Outline and Target Volume Definitions; Phase I: Craniospinal Irradiation; Phase II: Posterior Fossa / Tumor Bed Definition; Planning; Dose Prescriptions; New Technical Approaches; Proton Therapy; Pattern of Relapse in Medulloblastoma; Role of Radiotherapy in Recurrent Medulloblastoma; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7: Toxicity of Radiotherapy in the Treatment for Medulloblastoma; Abstract; Introduction; Radiobiology; Pathophysiology; Toxicity; Acute Effects; Acute Encephalopathy. |
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AlopeciaMyelosuppresion; Mucositosis; Radiation Dermatitis; Nausea and Vomiting; Other Complications; Early Delayed Effects; Somnolence Syndrome; Focal Neurologic Symptoms; Myelopathy; Late Delayed Effects; Neurocognitive Effects; Cerebrovascular Effects; Ophthalmic Effects; Ototoxicity; Bone Hypoplasia; Endocrinopathies; Cardiac Toxicity; Pulmonary Toxicity; Reproductive Toxicity; Secondary Malignancies; Reducing Radiation Injury; Conclusion; References; Chapter 8: Chemotherapy of Medulloblastoma; Abstract; Introduction; Treatment Modalities; Surgery; Radiation; Chemotherapy. |
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Medulloblastoma.
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Cerebellum -- Tumors.
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Medulloblastoma |
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Médulloblastome.
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Cervelet -- Tumeurs.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine.
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Cerebellum -- Tumors
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Medulloblastoma
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| Added Author |
Kombogiorgas, Dimitris A., editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Medulloblastoma book 1631171909 (OCoLC)867078600 |
| ISBN |
9781631171918 (electronic bk.) |
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1631171917 (electronic bk.) |
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1631171909 |
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9781631171901 |
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