Osborn’s Brain: A Comprehensive Guide to Brain Imaging and Neuropathology

Written by renowned author Dr. Anne G. Osborn, Osborn’s Brain, third edition, is a meticulously crafted and visually stunning learning curriculum that combines informative prose with over 4,000 high-quality images. This fully revised edition provides a solid framework for understanding the complex subject of brain imaging, integrating relevant information from Dr. Osborn’s entire career of accumulated knowledge, experience, and interest in neuropathology, neurosurgery, and clinical neurosciences.

A Comprehensive Resource for Physicians

Osborn’s Brain is an excellent review resource for physicians at all levels of expertise, from seasoned radiologists and neurosurgeons to new and senior residents or fellows. The book combines essential anatomy with gross pathology and imaging, clearly demonstrating why and how diseases appear the way they do and helping readers think clearly about diagnoses, types of diagnoses, and the various pathologies that can affect the brain.

Coverage of Key Topics in Neuroimaging and Neuropathology

The book guides readers through the must-know aspects of neuroimaging and neuropathology, including brain trauma, stroke, vascular lesions, and more. It then delves deeper into topics such as infections, demyelinating and inflammatory diseases, neoplasms, toxic-metabolic-degenerative disorders, and congenital brain malformations.

State-of-the-Art Coverage of Emerging Topics

Osborn’s Brain provides cutting-edge coverage of topics such as new brain tumor entities, the effects of emerging viral illnesses like COVID-19 on the brain, and recently delineated/named diseases (e.g., HIV-associated CD8 encephalitis). The book features over 4,000 stunning, high-resolution radiologic images and 100+ detailed, full-color medical illustrations, all annotated to describe the most clinically significant features.

Enhanced Digital Content

The book includes robust, digital-only galleries that contain hundreds of additional images that further illustrate each chapter. The eBook version enables users to access all text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.

Up-to-Date Nomenclature and References

The book contains up-to-date nomenclature based on the 5th edition of the WHO Classification of Tumors, Central Nervous System, including a complete revision, expansion, and updating of CNS neoplasms with new entities, revised grading criteria, diagnostic molecular pathology, and nomenclature. Dr. Osborn’s trademark summary boxes provide a quick review of essential facts, while signature graphics offer additional radiological and pathologic correlations, and up-to-the-minute literature references ensure that readers stay current.