Adult Craniopharyngiomas: Differences and Lessons from Paediatrics

1st ed. 2020 Edition

by Emmanuel Jouanneau (Editor), Gérald Raverot (Editor)

This volume focuses on adult craniopharyngiomas, offering various perspectives. The first part of the book provides an up-to-date overview of the pathogenesis and management of adult craniopharyngiomas, helping readers understand the pathogenesis and molecular pathways. It highlights the importance of animal models for addressing molecular keys and for developing targeted therapies.

The second part deals with clinical management, detailing the latest results in the era of endoscopic surgery, including the major contribution of the extended nasal endoscopic approaches for suprasellar and retrochiasmatic tumors. The book also discusses the key aspects of these tumors and how to manage them. The last part of the book addresses the future therapies and recurrences after surgery and radiotherapy.

This volume is of interest to neurosurgeons, endocrinologists, paediatricians, radiologists and oncologists.