Neuropathology, 3rd Edition
Hardcover
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Key features of this practical text include:
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A consistent, user-friendly format that explores each entity's clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), ancillary studies, differential diagnoses, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations.
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A focus on specific features of selected neoplastic and non-neoplastic entities, including broad and in-depth differential diagnoses.
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Review of normal histology before examining abnormal findings, enabling you to conveniently compare their characteristics in one place at one time.
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Clinical information on treatment and prognosis, enabling you to better understand the clinical implications of the diagnosis.
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Nearly 600 full-color, high-quality illustrations with extensive figure legends, as well as abundant boxes and tables throughout.
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
What’s NEW in this edition:
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Advances in molecular diagnostic testing and its capabilities and limitations, including targeted/personalized medicine.
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New diagnostic biomarkers and their utility in differential diagnosis, newly described variants, and new histologic entities.
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The latest TNM staging and WHO classification systems.
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CHAPTE R 1
Overview of Central Nervous System Anatomy and Histology
CHAPTE R 2
Vascular Disease
CHAPTE R 3
Trauma
CHAPTE R 4
Congenital Malformations, Perinatal Diseases, and Tumor Predisposition Syndromes
CHAPTE R 5
Demyelinating Disorders
CHAPTE R 6
Neurodegenerative Diseases
CHAPTE R 7
Infections
CHAPTE R 8
Metabolic and Toxic Disorders
CHAPTE R 9
Glial and Glioneuronal Tumors
CHAPTE R 10
Non-glial Tumors
CHAPTE R 11
Skeletal Muscle and Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Index