Measuring clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology. A battery to evaluate low-grade gliomas (LGG)

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.

• Content Type Journal Article
• Category Baseline Neuropsychological Investigations and Batteries
• Pages 1-7
• DOI 10.1007/s11060-012-0824-5
• Authors
  • Costanza Papagno, Dipartimento di Psicologia, Università di Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
  • Alessandra Casarotti, Dipartimento di Psicologia, Università di Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
  • Alessandro Comi, Dipartimento di Psicologia, Università di Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
  • Marcello Gallucci, Dipartimento di Psicologia, Università di Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
  • Marco Riva, Neurochirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
  • Lorenzo Bello, Neurochirurgia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy

• Journal Journal of Neuro-Oncology
• Online ISSN 1573-7373
• Print ISSN 0167-594X

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