Textbook of Neuro-Oncology Book

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 treatment * Features a user-friendly full-colorRead More