Author : Songtao Qi
Publisher : Bentham Science Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1681085321
Total Pages : 437 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)
Book Synopsis Craniopharyngiomas - Classification and Surgical Treatment by : Songtao Qi
Download or read book Craniopharyngiomas - Classification and Surgical Treatment written by Songtao Qi and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2017-12-05 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craniopharyngiomas are a type of brain tumour in the suprasellar region with benign histological and cellular features. Clinical manifestations of craniopharyngiomas include decreased vision, hypopituitarism, hypothalamus dysfunction, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, glycometabolism, lipid metabolism and obesity. Craniopharyngiomas can show some characteristics of malignant tumours, such as invasion to the surrounding tissues, repetitious recurrence, and rapid growth. These characteristics cause considerable difficulty in patient treatment for neurosurgeons all over the world. This volume presents detailed information about craniopharyngioma anatomy, classification and treatment.