Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas of the Skull Base and Spine

Written by a world-class team of multidisciplinary experts, this is a reference on two highly challenging tumours occurring in the skull base and spine: chordomas and chondrosarcomas. It covers: embryology and pathology, clinical presentation and diagnosis, radiologic appearance, surgical treatment, radiation therapy, and prognosis. on the topic. Special features: All available information on these tumors packed into a single volume High-quality illustrations that make anatomy and surgical approach crystal-clear Contributorst include: Albert Rhoton Jr., Harry Van Loveren, Laligam Sekhar, Robert Spetzler, and Chandranath Sen The book includes alternative methods of treatment, ranging from surgery to radiation modalities, with recurrence and outcome assessment It is aimed at all specialists who treat tumours of the skull base and spine, including neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons, ophthalmologic surgeons, and orthopaedic surgeons.

Table of Contents:
A. Embryology and Pathology 1) Embryology of the Cranial Base and Spine 2) Pathology of Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas B.Demographics, Presentation, and Diagnosis 3) Demographics and Presentation 4) Differential Diagnosis of Cranial Base Tumors 5) Diagnostic Imaging of Cranial Base Tumors 6) Differential Diagnostic Imaging of Spine Tumors C.Surgery of Cranial Base Tumors 7) Surgical Anatomy of the Cranial Base 8) Surgical Considerations 9) Trans-basal Approaches 10) Trans-sphenoid Approaches 11) Trans-ethmoid-sphenoid Approaches 12) Trans-maxillary Approaches 13) Trans-oral Approaches 14) Facial Translocation 15) Anterior-lateral Approach 16) Lateral Temporal Approaches 17) Infratemporal Approaches 18) Trans-temporal Approaches 19) Inferior-lateral Approaches 20) Craniospinal Stabilization D.Surgery of Tumors of the Mobile Spine 21) Surgical Anatomy of the Spine 22) Approaches to the Mobile Spine 23) Posterolateral Approaches to the Thoracic Spine 24) Posterior and Retroperitoneal Lumbar Approaches 25) Spondylectomy 26) Spinal Stabilization E.Surgery of Sacral Tumors 27) Surgical Anatomy of the Sacrum 28) Resection of Sacral Tumors F.Radiation Therapy of Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas 29) Radiobiologic Principles 30) Photon Irradiation of Cranial Base Tumors 31) Heavy Particle Irradiation of Cranial Base Tumors 32) Radiosurgery of Cranial Base Tumors 33) Radiation of Tumors of the Mobile Spine 34) Radiation of Sacral Tumors 35) Brachytherapy of Cranial Base and Sacral Tumors G.Special Considerations 36) Chordomas and Chondrosarcomas in Children 37) Surgery of Recurrrent Tumors 38) Chemotherapy of Recurrence or Metastasis