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Mitchel S. Berger
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Textbook of Neuro-Oncology |
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English |
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Hardcover |
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1296 |
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2004-09-17 |
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0721681484 |
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Saunders |
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6.15 pounds |
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8.5 x 1.61 x 10.87 inches |
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1 |
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Product Description
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-color layout throughout for ease of reference.
With 220 additional contributors
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http://bookmooch.com/0721681484 |
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