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.
Papagno, C., Casarotti, A., Comi, A., Gallucci, M., Bello, L. (2012). Measuring clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology. A battery to evaluate low-grade gliomas. JOURNAL OF NEURO-ONCOLOGY, 108, 269-275 [10.1007/s11060-012-0824-5].
Measuring clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology. A battery to evaluate low-grade gliomas
PAPAGNO, COSTANZA;CASAROTTI, ALESSANDRA;COMI, ALESSANDRO;GALLUCCI, MARCELLO;
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. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC. 2012.
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