Pineal Region Tumors

The pineal region is an anatomic location where various intra cranial tumors, in particular germ cell tumors and pineal parenchymal tumors, occur. This book is suitable for neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, neurologists, neuro-oncologists, pediatricians and neuropathologists interested in pineal region tumors.The pineal region is an anatomic location where various intra cranial tumors, in particular germ cell tumors and pineal parenchymal tumors, occur. Interestingly, pineal germ cell tumors are detected more frequently in Asian countries, including Japan, while pineal parenchymal tumors are less frequent in Asia than in the United States and Europe. This publication takes advantage of the knowledge and experience of Japanese experts in pineal tumors, with emphasis on epidemiology and pathological diagnosis. A variety of treatment modalities including radiotherapy, radio surgery, surgical therapy and chemotherapy are also discussed. This valuable book will enhance the knowledge on pineal tumor treatment of not only neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists but also neurologists, neuro-oncologists, pediatricians and neuropathologists interested in pineal region tumors.