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. 2012 Jun;108(2):269-75.
doi: 10.1007/s11060-012-0824-5. Epub 2012 Feb 24.

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

Costanza Papagno  1 , Alessandra Casarotti, Alessandro Comi, Marcello Gallucci, Marco Riva, Lorenzo Bello
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Measuring clinical outcomes in neuro-oncology. A battery to evaluate low-grade gliomas (LGG)

Costanza Papagno et al. J Neurooncol. 2012 Jun.

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.

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