| Literature DB >> 22362371 |
Costanza Papagno1, Alessandra Casarotti, Alessandro Comi, Marcello Gallucci, Marco Riva, Lorenzo Bello.
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.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22362371 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-012-0824-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Neurooncol ISSN: 0167-594X Impact factor: 4.130