Phakomatoses and Their Tumors : Genetics and New Treatment Options
In addition to sporadic primary neoplasms of the central nervous system, several genetic syndromes associated with CNS tumors have been identified. Tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis-1 and -2, and von Hippel–Lindau syndrome belong to a collection of disorders called phakomatoses, which include bo...
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| Sprache: | Englisch |
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01.01.2017
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| ISBN: | 9789535130512, 953513051X |
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| Zusammenfassung: | In addition to sporadic primary neoplasms of the central nervous system, several genetic syndromes associated with CNS tumors have been identified. Tuberous sclerosis, neurofibromatosis-1 and -2, and von Hippel–Lindau syndrome belong to a collection of disorders called phakomatoses, which include both CNS tumors and cutaneous manifestations. The underlying genetics of these disorders are being elucidated and offer novel therapies for intervention. |
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| Bibliographie: | MODID-6d55e02e354:IntechOpen |
| ISBN: | 9789535130512 953513051X |
| DOI: | 10.5772/66207 |