Textbook of Neuro-Oncology, 1e

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This new resource presents today's most comprehensive, multidisciplinary coverage of cancers of the central and peripheral nervous system. Experts in neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuropathology, neuro-oncology, and all other relevant fields present well-rounded, in-depth, cutting-edge information on epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment for each type of tumor entity. This practical organization allows readers to efficiently access complete clinical knowledge on any form of neurological cancer.Presents an outstanding review of state-of-the-art basic science, including epidemiology as well as molecular and cellular biology. Describes the very latest approaches to diagnostic imaging and pathologic classification. Covers the newest treatment techniques, from neurosurgery through radiation therapy · chemotherapy · neuro-interventional techniques · immunotherapy · and gene therapy, and discusses functional outcomes and clinical trial findings. Explores all of the most challenging neurologic cancers that clinicians face, including meningiomas · chordomas and chondrosarcomas of the cranial base · benign and malignant peripheral nerve tumors · medulloblastomas · neurocutaneous syndromes · ependymomas · and malignant rhabdoid tumors.Includes a thorough section on Pediatric Neuro-Oncology. Offers more than 800 crisp clinical and pathological photos to facilitate diagnosis and treatmentFeatures a user-friendly full-color layout throughout for ease of reference.With 220 additional contributors