Imaging of Brain Tumors with Histological Correlations

1. Front Matter

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2. Epidemiology, Histologic Classification and Clinical Course of Brain Tumors

   • G. Karkavelas, N. Tascos

   Pages 1-10

3. Imaging Modalities in Brain Tumors

   • A. Drevelegas

   Pages 11-25

4. Molecular Abnormalities in Gliomas

   • A. C. Goussia, K. Polyzoidis, A. P. Kyritsis

   Pages 27-35

5. Low-Grade Gliomas

   • G. A. Christoforidis, A. Drevelegas, E. C. Bourekas, G. Karkavelas

   Pages 37-108

6. High-Grade Gliomas

   • A. Drevelegas, G. Karkavelas

   Pages 109-135

7. Pineal Tumors

   • A. K. Stringaris, K. Limperopoulos, C. Samara

   Pages 137-146

8. Embryonal Tumors

   • A. Drevelegas

   Pages 147-154

9. Tumors of the Cranial Nerves

   • H. Tanghe, P. M. Parizel

   Pages 155-176

10. Meningeal Tumors

    • A. Drevelegas, G. Karkavelas, D. Chourmouzi, G. Boulogianni, A. Petridis, A. Dimitriadis

    Pages 177-214

11. Lymphomas and Hematopoietic Neoplasms

    • A. Drevelegas

    Pages 215-225

12. Masses of the Sellar and Juxtasellar Region

    • E. C. Bourekas, J. W. Miller, G. A. Christoforidis

    Pages 227-252

13. Brain Metastasis

    • N. J. Patronas

    Pages 253-276

14. Scintigraphy for Brain Tumors

    • G. Sfakianakis, E. Sfakianaki

    Pages 277-297

15. Back Matter

    Pages 299-302

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The purpose of this book is to bring a new understanding to bear on the diagnosis of brain tumors by linking radiographic image characteristics to the underlying pathology. Brain tumors are relatively uncommon compared with other neoplasms (e. g., lung, breast, gastrointestinal). They require special study, however, since they are pathologi­ cally complicated, difficult to diagnose, and account for high morbidity. Although many excellent neuroradiological books have been written, few of them focus especially on the diagnosis of brain tumors. In this book brain tumors are dis­ cussed in detail. Special emphasis is placed on CT and MRI findings in relation to the pathology of each tumor. As pathology is the "mother" of radiology this approach may be the best way to understand in depth the imaging manifestations of brain tumors. The illustrative examples herein were chosen on the basis of their clarity or complexity, their teachability, and their significance for diagnosis and treatment.

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• brain
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• brain tumors
• classification
• computed tomography (CT)
• cranial nerves
• diagnosis
• embryo
• imaging
• lymphoma
• metastasis
• neuroradiology
• pathology
• radiology

From the reviews:

"This book is a unique approach to linking radiographic imaging characteristics to the underlying pathology for improving the diagnosis of brain tumors. … Extensive references are provided for the individual chapters. … In summary, the book is very instructive and provides practical references for the diagnosis of brain tumors in relation to pathology. I do wish the book the success it deserves." (T.J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 13 (6), 2003)

"This slim, well-presented book … provides a broad overview of the imaging aspects of intracranial tumours coupled with succinct clinical and histological correlates. The layout of the book is logical and clear. … the topics are well-covered and appropriate. The quality of the CT and MR images as well as the reproduction of the gross anatomy and histological plates is generally excellent. … The book is …easy to read and as such can be recommended for the general neuroradiologist." (T. Jaspan, Neuroradiology, Vol. 45 (7), 2003)

"The histologic diagnosis as well as the imaging of brain tumors are described properly, objectively, and in detail … . This is a good book for neuroradiology fellows, but it could also be a good study tool for neuroradiologists or general radiologists working in departments with large oncologic practice … . Of course, this book would be of interest to neurosurgeons, oncologists, and other practitioners working with brain tumors. It would be a good addition to a department library." (Sandro Rossitti, Acta Radiologica, Vol. 44 (2), 2003)

"There are clear descriptions of the techniques … with an evaluation of their role in the primary diagnosis of brain tumours and the differentiation of tumour recurrence from radiation necrosis. … The radiological illustrations are numerous and of good quality with a very strong emphasis on MR. … This book is an up-to-date competent review of tumours of the cranial cavity … . It is auseful reference book for those with a specific interest in tumours of the brain tissue itself … ." (Dr. Evelyn Teasdale, RAD Magazine, April, 2003)

• Radiology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece

  Antonios Drevelegas

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