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. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC. 2012.
Measuring clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology. A battery to evaluate low-grade gliomas (LGG) / Papagno, Costanza; Casarotti, A; Comi, A; Gallucci, M; Bello, L.. - In: JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 0167-594X. - 108:2(2012), pp. 269-275. [10.1007/s11060-012-0824-5]
Measuring clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology. A battery to evaluate low-grade gliomas (LGG)
Papagno, Costanza;
2012-01-01
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. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC. 2012.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione
