Chordomas : technologies, techniques, and treatment strategies /

A rare form of cancer, chordomas are among the most difficult tumors to treat, requiring highly specialized training and surgical expertise. Although generally slow-growing, chordomas present resection challenges due to their proximity to critical structures including the spinal cord, brainstem, ner...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Pamir, M. Necmettin (Editor ), Al-Mefty, Ossama (Editor ), Borba, Luis A. B. (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Thieme, [2017]
Temas:
Chordoma.
Chordoma
Chordome.
Internet Resources.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part I. Definition, History, Demographics, Pathology, and Pathogenesis:
  • Historical Aspects
  • The Descriptive Epidemiology of Chordomas
  • Evolutionary Origin of the Notochord
  • Molecular Biology of Chordomas
  • Cytogenetics of Chordomas
  • Local Invasion and Metastasis
  • Pathology
  • Experimental Models of Chordomas-- Part II. Diagnosis of Chordomas:
  • Radiologic Findings and Differential Diagnosis of Chordomas at the Skull Base
  • Radiologic Findings and Differential Diagnosis of Chordomas in the Spine
  • Molecular Imaging of Chordomas
  • Part II. Diagnosis of Chordomas:
  • Radiologic Findings and Differential Diagnosis of Chordomas at the Skull Base
  • Radiologic Findings and Differential Diagnosis of Chordomas in the Spine
  • Molecular Imaging of Chordomas
  • Part III. Surgical Treatment of Chordomas: Surgical Decision Making in Chordomas
  • Choice of the Optimal Surgical Approach for Skull Base Chordomas
  • Anterior Approaches to the Clivus
  • Endoscopic Approaches for Skull Base Chordomas
  • Frontobasal Approaches to Clivial Chordomas
  • Cranio-Orbital--Zygomatic Approach for Chordomas
  • Epidural Middle Fossa Approaches
  • The Extended Petrosal Middle Fossa Approach
  • The Transcondylar Approach to the Clivus
  • Craniovertebral Reconstruction after Chordoma Resection
  • Surgery for Spinal Chordomas
  • Intraoperative Assistive Technologies for Chordoma Surgery
  • Part IV. Special Topics in Chordomas:
  • Chordomas: A Personal Perspective
  • Radiation Treatment for Chordomas
  • Charged Particle Beams in Management of Clival Chordomas
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Chordomas
  • Recurrence in Skull Base Chordomas and its Management
  • Outcome and Quality of Life of Patients with Chordomas
  • Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas in the Pediatric Population
  • Future Prospects in the Treatment of Skull Base Chordomas
  • Annex

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