Metastatic Disease of the Nervous System: A Comprehensive Guide

Volume 149: A Multidisciplinary Review

Metastatic Disease of the Nervous System, Volume 149, offers a comprehensive overview of the impact and range of direct neoplastic involvement of the central and peripheral nervous system. This volume provides a detailed review of all aspects of brain metastases, including clinical, radiological, and neuropathological manifestations, as well as the roles of surgery, radiation, systemic, and palliative therapy in their management. It also covers the complications of these interventions.

Clinical Manifestations, Diagnosis, and Treatment

The book covers the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of leptomeningeal, dural, spinal epidural, and plexus metastases in detail. It serves as a valuable resource for residents, fellows, and clinicians in neurology and oncology, providing them with the latest information on diagnostic testing accuracy and evidence-based reviews of therapies.

A Multidisciplinary Approach

Metastatic Disease of the Nervous System, Volume 149, presents a multidisciplinary review of the evidence regarding diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions. It addresses the needs of healthcare professionals working in the field of neuro-oncology, offering insights into the latest research and best practices in managing metastatic diseases of the nervous system.

Key Features

• Covers all aspects of brain metastases, from clinical, radiological, and neuropathological manifestations to the roles of surgery, radiation, systemic, and palliative therapy.
• Provides a comprehensive review of the clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of leptomeningeal, dural, spinal epidural, and plexus metastases.
• Offers a multidisciplinary approach, addressing the needs of healthcare professionals in neurology and oncology.
• Includes detailed information on diagnostic testing accuracy and evidence-based reviews of therapies.

Publication Details

Series: Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Book 149)

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 304

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: March 28, 2018

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0128111615

ISBN-13: 978-0128111611

Dimensions: 8.5 x 1.8 x 10.9 inches