Pineal Gland & Melatonin
Nova Science Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-60876-717-5 (ISBN)
The pineal gland, epiphysis, is a small endocrine gland in the brain. since Descartes it is known organ, but in the past decade it has been the subject of much research and debate in recent years. Written and edited by leading international authorities in the field, it provides an in-depth review of knowledge of the developmental anatomy, imaging, benign and malignant neoplasms of the pineal gland, and their treatment by endoscopic techniques and surgical procedures. Moreover, the biological effects of melatonin, the chief product of pineal gland, and experimental pinealeactomy procedures in small animals are given. As a result, it gives clinicians and investigators current evidences and an outlook to future areas of study and to innovative therapeutic philosophies. This book represents the first comprehensive reference book on the pineal gland and its product melatonin.
The allegory of the konarion: a philosophical history of the pineal organ from Galen to Descartes; Pineal oculopotency: factors & developmental milieu for pineal cell differentiation; Anatomy of the pineal gland in humans; Development & histology of the pineal gland in humans"; The vascular architectural & functional features in the pineal gland; Pineal gland, melatonin & hypoxia; Pineal gland: neurobiology, physiology & molecular pathways; Melatonin & sleep; Melatonin & ocular physiology; Melatonin & its role in the inflammatory processes; Role of pineal melatonin in gastroprotection; Possible therapeutic value of melatonin in Alzheimer's disease; Melatonin as an adjuvant agent in treatment of malignant tumours; Pineal gland, melatonin & scoliosis; Clinical signs of the pineal tumors; Imaging of pineal region; Pineal apoplexy; Pineal cysts; Epidermoid cysts of the pineal gland; Pineal region tumors with special references to benign tumors of the pineal region; Extra pineal intracranial germ cell tumor; Pineal region tumors of childhood; Treatment protocol for germ cell tumors: Korean experiences; Surgical approaches for the pineal lesions; Minimally invasive surgical management of pineal region lesion; Neuroendoscopic & microsurgical technique for pineal lesions"; Oncological management of pineal region tumours; Pineal gland surgery associated complications; Index.
| Verlagsort | New York |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 260 x 180 mm |
| Gewicht | 1030 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Innere Medizin ► Endokrinologie |
| ISBN-10 | 1-60876-717-5 / 1608767175 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-60876-717-5 / 9781608767175 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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