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Clinical and Molecular Analytic in Neuro-Oncology
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Clinical and Molecular Analytic in Neuro-Oncology

A special issue of Tomography (ISSN 2379-139X). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Imaging".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2024 | Viewed by 7978

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Dr. Alessandro Pesce

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Neurosurgery Division, A.O. “Santa Maria Goretti”, 04100 Latina, Italy
Interests: neuroanatomy; neuroncology; glioblastoma; neurosurgery
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Prof. Dr. Angelo Pompucci

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Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, 95121 Latina, Italy
Interests: spinal intramedullary tumors; primary brain tumors
Prof. Dr. Maurizio Salvati

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Istituto Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed, 30085 Pozzill, Italy
Interests: glioblastoma; primary brain tumors; low-grade gliomas; spinal intramedullary tumors
Prof. Dr. Alessandro Frati

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Neurosurgery Division, Human Neurosciences Department, Sapienza University, 00135 Rome, Italy
Interests: gliobastoma; intrinsic brain tumors; spinal intramedullary tumors; eloquent area neurosurgery
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues, 

In the last years, great steps beyond in the understanding of the molecular pathophysiology of both primary and metastatic brain tumors have been made, thus producing a notable improvement of  their clinical management. The role of the 1p/19q translocation along with the IDH mutation status have been unanimously recognized and acknowledged as key factor for defining the biological behavior of the lesions, as well as MGMT methylation status has been extensively investigated as predictor of the treatment response in the primary brain neoplasms.  Such specific molecular patterns have been even associated to precise radiological appearances and clinical phenotypes, such as for instance in the more extensive expected neuropsychological impairment in patients suffering from IDH wild type Diffuse Astrocytomas in respect to their mutated counterparts. In Brain Metastases (BM) research, a wave of molecular findings has renewed our old conception of the “metastatic phenotype”, transforming it in a more wide and complex network of interactions between cytokines, microenvironment and adhesions molecules. The advanced Neuroimaging research is currently providing an increasing amount of evidences concerning the radiological implications of the molecular phenotypes of the lesions; this is not only particularly significant for PBTs and BMs, but for intracranial meningiomas and lymphomas either.

Therefore, with pleasure, we invite investigators to contribute to this Special Issue with original research articles, review articles and meta-analysis articles focusing on the current knowledge of the molecular pathogenesis of the Brain Tumors, with special regard to their clinical, radiological and surgical implications for the Neuro-oncologic practice.

Dr. Alessandro Pesce
Prof. Dr. Angelo Pompucci
Prof. Dr. Maurizio Salvati
Prof. Dr. Alessandro Frati
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Keywords

  • Glioblastoma
  • Primary Brain Tumors
  • Low-grade gliomas
  • Spinal intramedullary tumors
  • Brain metastases
  • MRI Spectroscopy
  • Molecular analytic in Neuro-oncology
  • Advanced Neuroimaging in Neuro-oncology

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Extradural Clinoidectomy in Clinoidal Meningiomas: Analysis of the Surgical Technique and Evaluation of the Clinical Outcome
by Luigi Sampirisi, Luca D’Angelo, Mauro Palmieri, Alessandro Pesce and Antonio Santoro
Tomography 2022, 8(5), 2360-2368; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/tomography8050197 - 23 Sep 2022
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The surgical treatment of clinoidal meningiomas is currently still discussed in the literature. Different surgical approaches have been proposed and evaluated, in multiple studies, in order to improve the surgical outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the advantages of extradural [...] Read more.
The surgical treatment of clinoidal meningiomas is currently still discussed in the literature. Different surgical approaches have been proposed and evaluated, in multiple studies, in order to improve the surgical outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the advantages of extradural clinoidectomy in the context of tumor removal radicality for visual function improvement. A retrospective analysis was performed on 74 patients—of which 26 patients with clinoidal meningiomas were in group III, according to Al Mefty classification—who underwent surgery at the Policlinico Umberto I Hospital between 2000 and 2019. Further, extradural clinoidectomy was performed on 15 patients (Group A), and 11 patients underwent the pterional approach only (Group B). Additionally, visual impairment was present in all 26 patients before surgery. Next, visual function assessment was performed on all patients, both in presurgery and postsurgery. Radiological follow up was performed at 3 and 6 months, and then every 12 months. Gross Total Resection (GTR) was achieved in 13/15 (86.7%) patients who underwent clinoidectomy, and in 4/11 (36.4%) patients who did not undergo clinoidectomy. Visual function improvement was achieved in 12/15 (80%) patients who underwent clinoidectomy and in 4 of 11 (36.4%) who did not undergo clinoidectomy. According to our study, extradural clinoidectomy is the most suitable method for facilitating the gross total resection of clinoidal meningiomas. Our experience and data suggest that a higher rate of total resection and, subsequently, the best visual outcomes are achieved. Extradural drilling via the anterior clinoid process reveals a wider surgical corridor for meticulous tumor resection. Full article
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Peritumoral Brain Edema in Relation to Tumor Size Is a Variable That Influences the Risk of Recurrence in Intracranial Meningiomas
by Alessandro Frati, Daniele Armocida, Umberto Aldo Arcidiacono, Alessandro Pesce, Giancarlo D’Andrea, Fabio Cofano, Diego Garbossa and Antonio Santoro
Tomography 2022, 8(4), 1987-1996; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/tomography8040166 - 08 Aug 2022
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Peritumoral brain edema (PBE) is common in intracranial meningiomas (IM) and can increase their morbidity. It is not uncommon for a neurosurgeon to confront meningiomas with a large proportion of PBE independently from the site and size of the contrast-enhancing lesion with increased [...] Read more.
Peritumoral brain edema (PBE) is common in intracranial meningiomas (IM) and can increase their morbidity. It is not uncommon for a neurosurgeon to confront meningiomas with a large proportion of PBE independently from the site and size of the contrast-enhancing lesion with increased surgical risks. We performed a retrospective review of 216 surgically-treated patients suffering from IM. We recorded clinical, biological, and radiological data based on the rate of tumor and edema volume and divided the patients into a group with high Edema/Tumor ratio and a group with a low ratio. We investigated how the ratio of edema/lesion may affect the outcome. Multivariate analysis was performed for the two groups. Smokers were found to be more likely to belong to the high-rate group. The edema/tumor ratio did not affect the surgical radicality; however, independently of the biological sub-type, WHO grading, and EOR, a higher frequency of recurrence is shown in patients with a high edema/tumor ratio (70.5% vs. 8.4%. p < 0.01). There is evidence to suggest that the blood-brain barrier (BBB) damage from smoke could play a role in an increased volume of PBE. The present study demonstrates that IMs showing a high PBE ratio to tumor volume at diagnosis are associated with a smoking habit and a higher incidence of recurrence independently of their biological type and grading. Full article
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Is It Worth Considering Multicentric High-Grade Glioma a Surgical Disease? Analysis of Our Clinical Experience and Literature Review
by Francesco Guerrini, Lucio Aniello Mazzeo, Giorgio Rossi, Mariarosaria Verlotta, Mattia Del Maestro, Angela Dele Rampini, Alessandro Pesce, Marco Viganò, Sabino Luzzi, Renato Juan Galzio, Andrea Salmaggi and Giannantonio Spena
Tomography 2021, 7(4), 523-532; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/tomography7040045 - 05 Oct 2021
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Introduction. The simultaneous presence of multiple foci of high-grade glioma is a rare condition with a poor prognosis. By definition, if an anatomical connection through white matter bundles cannot be hypothesized, multiple lesions are defined as multicentric glioma (MC); on the other hand, [...] Read more.
Introduction. The simultaneous presence of multiple foci of high-grade glioma is a rare condition with a poor prognosis. By definition, if an anatomical connection through white matter bundles cannot be hypothesized, multiple lesions are defined as multicentric glioma (MC); on the other hand, when this connection exists, it is better defined as multifocal glioma (MF). Whether surgery can be advantageous for these patients has not been established yet. The aim of our study was to critically review our experience and to compare it to the existing literature. Materials and Methods. Retrospective analysis of patients operated on for MC HGG in two Italian institutions was performed. Distinction between MC and MF was achieved through revision of MR FLAIR images. Clinical and radiological preoperative and postoperative data were analyzed through chart revision and phone interviews. The same data were extracted from literature review. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted for the literature review only, and the null hypothesis was rejected for a p-value ≥ 0.05. Results. Sixteen patients met the inclusion criteria; male predominance and an average age of 66.5 years were detected. Sensory/motor deficit was the main onset symptom both in clinical study and literature review. A tendency to operate on the largest symptomatic lesion was reported and GTR was reached in the majority of cases. GBM was the histological diagnosis in most part of the patients. OS was 8.7 months in our series compared to 7.5 months from the literature review. Age ≤ 70 years, a postoperative KPS ≥ 70, a GTR/STR, a second surgery and adjuvant treatment were shown to be significantly associated with a better prognosis. Pathological examination revealed that MC HGG did not originate by LGG. Conclusions. MC gliomas are rare conditions with high malignancy and a poor prognosis. A maximal safe resection should be attempted whenever possible, especially in younger patients with life-threatening large mass. Full article
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Full-Thickness Craniodural Metastasis with Leptomeningeal Infiltration of Salivary Origin: A Radiological Lesson and a Technical Remark
by Alessandro Pesce, Daniele Armocida, Francesco Fiorentino, Silvia Ciarlo, Biagia La Pira, Maurizio Salvati, Alessandro Frati, Angelo Pompucci and Mauro Palmieri
Tomography 2022, 8(5), 2164-2170; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/tomography8050181 - 27 Aug 2022
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Calvarial metastases are a relatively rare entity, with an overall incidence of 3–4%. Among these cases, metastases arising from salivary gland cancers are even rarer; in fact, large studies regarding salivary gland tumors showed that brain metastases are observed in 0.8% of the [...] Read more.
Calvarial metastases are a relatively rare entity, with an overall incidence of 3–4%. Among these cases, metastases arising from salivary gland cancers are even rarer; in fact, large studies regarding salivary gland tumors showed that brain metastases are observed in 0.8% of the cases. Generally, bone metastases have been described in proximity to primary tumors, while bloodstream-disseminated lesions are often located inside the brain parenchyma. During every surgical step, traction on lower-lying infiltrated tissues must be avoided in order to successfully remove the lesion. This case report presents the first ever case of a 67-year-old woman affected by submandibular gland undifferentiated adenocarcinoma metastasis with a full-thickness involvement of the calvarium, pachy- and leptomeninges. Full article
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