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Teratoid/Rhabdoid, Brain Tumors, and Glioma
M. A. . Ed(S): Hayat
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Description for Teratoid/Rhabdoid, Brain Tumors, and Glioma
Hardback. This book presents a general introduction to the principles of diagnosis and treatment of children with brain tumors. It details diagnostic imaging technology and discusses the differences between tumors in adults and children. Editor(s): Hayat, M. A. Series: Pediatric Cancer. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJW; MNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 899.
A general introduction to the principles of diagnosis and treatment of children with brain tumors is presented. Molecular characterization of solid tumors is also presented. Molecular pathways provide putative targets for new therapies. High resolution magic spinning NMR spectroscopy is explained, which is used to determine metabolic profiles for small pieces of intact tissue and whole cells in culture. The differences between adult and pediatric brain tumors are outlined. It is emphasized that pediatric low-grade gliomas need lower doses of antidrugs such as cisplatin/etoposide. It is explained that tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes play a crucial role in the development ... Read more
A general introduction to the principles of diagnosis and treatment of children with brain tumors is presented. Molecular characterization of solid tumors is also presented. Molecular pathways provide putative targets for new therapies. High resolution magic spinning NMR spectroscopy is explained, which is used to determine metabolic profiles for small pieces of intact tissue and whole cells in culture. The differences between adult and pediatric brain tumors are outlined. It is emphasized that pediatric low-grade gliomas need lower doses of antidrugs such as cisplatin/etoposide. It is explained that tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes play a crucial role in the development ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Series
Pediatric Cancer
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400729568
SKU
V9789400729568
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