Many recent developments in neuro-oncology relevant to clinical practice have contributed to improved patient care. The most im portant impact of these developments on treatment may have been a change in the attitudes of the neuro-oncologists involved in making decisions regarding patients with gliomas. From an era of uncertainty which led to therapeutic nihilism, we have entered one of active interventions based on objective parameters for the treat ment of gliomas, which may be either slow-growing or rapid kil lers. The histopathological characteristics of gliomatous lesions are intriguing, and it is only recently that a clearer picture has begun to emerge. A group of dedicated neuropathologists has been at tempting to reach a consensus on pathological classification and grading, providing an important landmark in the field of neuro oncology. This book does not mean to provide exhaustive details on the histopathology of gliomas, but rather highlights the main problems in an authoritative chapter. This chapter attempts to guide the reader to a better understanding of all aspects of the neuropathology of glioma. Neuroradiology has recently seen several breakthroughs. Im ages unimaginable a decade ago are now providing us with an al most three-dimensional impression. But the concomitant illusions and artifacts must also be kept in mind, and pragmatic ideas are carefully put forward in this book about the developing body of knowledge concerning the newer imaging techniques.

Pitfalls and Controversies in the Treatment of Gliomas

The Problems of Pathological Diagnosis
Modern Imaging for Cerebral Gliomas: Breakthroughs and Limitations
The Impact of Modern Imaging Techniques on the Policy for Treating Cerebral Gliomas
Management of Supratentorial Low-Grade Gliomas
Surgery in the Treatment of Malignant Glioma: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Evolution of Modern Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Gliomas
Radiotherapy for Malignant Gliomas
Stereotactic Interstitial Radiotherapy in the Treatment of Gliomas: Current Status, Results, and the Future
Stereotactic External Radiotherapy for Gliomas: Techniques, Dosimetry, Results
Hypoxic Cell Sensitizers in the Management of Brain Tumors
Role of Steroid Hormones in Gliomas
Radiation Injury to the Brain
Clinical Implications of Radiobiological Studies on CNS Tolerance
Recurrent Low-Grade Gliomas: Dedifferentiation and Prospects of Reoperation
Interstitial Brachytherapy for Recurrent Malignant Gliomas
Chemotherapy for Cerebral Gliomas: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Boron-Neutron Capture Therapy for Tumors
Management of Childhood Gliomas
Cure and Quality of Life after Treatment for Glioma.