Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas in Adults

The second edition of thiswell-receivedvolume has been revised and updated to reflect the advances inpathological classification and molecular epidemiology of diffuse low-grade gliomas (DLGG) in adults and offers an updated review on individualized therapies. This book presents the latest research pertaining to the diagnosis, genetics, therapy and management of DLGGs. It extensively covers recent research on the natural history of DLGGs and their interaction with the brainand reviews thenew diagnostic and therapeutic strategies which increase survival and quality of life of the patient. Newtopics covered are the management of DLGGs during pregnancy, functional rehabilitation of patients with DLGG and the onco-functional balance in DLGG, among others. The reader will have the opportunity togain insight in both clinical and basic science aspectsof this type of tumorand learn aboutthe application of novelimagingtechniques such asdiffussion tensor imaging. Edited by aleading expert in the field and authored by a team of recognised specialists,this book is a valuable resource for medical oncologists, neuro-oncologists and neurologists.