Basic Research and Clinical Aspects of Adamantinomatous Craniopharyngioma
. Ed(S): Martinez-Barbera, Juan Pedro; Andoniadou, Cynthia
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Hardback. Editor(s): Martinez-Barbera, Juan Pedro; Andoniadou, Cynthia. Num Pages: 220 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
This astute volume brings together the latest expert research on adamantinomatous craniopharyngiomas (ACPs). ACPs are histologically benign but clinically aggressive tumors exhibiting a high propensity for local invasion into the hypothalamus, optic and vascular structures. These tumors, as well as the current treatments, may result in pan-hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, morbid obesity followed by type II diabetes mellitus, blindness, as well as serious behavioral and psychosocial impairments. Exploring in detail advances in both the understanding of tumor biology as well as clinical advances in patient management are explored in detail, this book will also look towards potential new treatment approaches.
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This astute volume brings together the latest expert research on adamantinomatous craniopharyngiomas (ACPs). ACPs are histologically benign but clinically aggressive tumors exhibiting a high propensity for local invasion into the hypothalamus, optic and vascular structures. These tumors, as well as the current treatments, may result in pan-hypopituitarism, diabetes insipidus, morbid obesity followed by type II diabetes mellitus, blindness, as well as serious behavioral and psychosocial impairments. Exploring in detail advances in both the understanding of tumor biology as well as clinical advances in patient management are explored in detail, this book will also look towards potential new treatment approaches.
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Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319518886
SKU
V9783319518886
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Martinez-Barbera, Juan Pedro; Andoniadou, Cynthia
Professor Juan Pedro Martínez-Barberá is a leading expert in pituitary development and associated congenital disorders. He is a researcher at the Birth Defects Research Centre, Developmental Biology and Cancer Programme of the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.Dr. Cynthia Lilian Andoniadou is a researcher at the Department of Craniofacial Development and Stem Cell Biology of King’s College London focusing on the biology of ... Read more
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