Metastatic Disease of the Nervous System
Synopsis
Metastatic Disease of the Nervous System, Volume 149, begins with an overview of the impact and range of direct neoplastic involvement of the central and peripheral nervous system, comprehensively reviewing all aspects of brain metastases, from clinical, radiological and neuropathological manifestations, to the roles of surgery, radiation, systemic and palliative therapy in their management, and the complications of these interventions. The clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of leptomeningeal, dural, spinal epidural and plexus metastases are also covered in detail.- Covers all aspects of brain metastases, from clinical, radiological and neuropathological manifestations, to the roles of surgery, radiation, systemic and palliative therapy
- Presents a multidisciplinary review of the evidence regarding accuracy of diagnostic testing and evidence-based reviews of therapies
- Addresses metastatic diseases of the nervous system for residents, fellows and clinicians in neurology and oncology
Book details
- Series:
- Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Book Volume 149)
- Author:
- David Schiff, Martin J. van den Bent
- ISBN:
- 9780444638793
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780128111611
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
- Pages:
- 304
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2024-10-28
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2018
- Copyright by:
- Elsevier Science & Technology
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Medicine, Nonfiction