We describe how a neuropsychological evaluation in patients with brain tumors should be performed, specifically in the case of low-grade gliomas. Neuropsychological examination is crucial before starting any treatment as well as during the follow-up, since it can improve neurosurgery techniques and reveal potential cognitive effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, besides planning rehabilitation. We underline that sensitive and wide-ranging tests are required; specific tasks based on the lesion site should be added. Moreover, some tests can provide additional information about the evolution of the tumor. A careful, thorough examination improves quality of life.
Measuring clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology : a battery to evaluate low-grade gliomas (LGG) / C. Papagno, A. Casarotti, A. Comi, M. Gallucci, M. Riva, L. Bello. - In: JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 0167-594X. - 108:2(2012 Jun), pp. 269-275.
Measuring clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology : a battery to evaluate low-grade gliomas (LGG)
A. CasarottiSecondo
;A. Comi;M. Riva;L. BelloUltimo
2012
Abstract
We describe how a neuropsychological evaluation in patients with brain tumors should be performed, specifically in the case of low-grade gliomas. Neuropsychological examination is crucial before starting any treatment as well as during the follow-up, since it can improve neurosurgery techniques and reveal potential cognitive effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, besides planning rehabilitation. We underline that sensitive and wide-ranging tests are required; specific tasks based on the lesion site should be added. Moreover, some tests can provide additional information about the evolution of the tumor. A careful, thorough examination improves quality of life.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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