Liu Tumors and Cancers

Brain – Central Nervous System
1. Auflage 2017
ISBN: 978-1-4987-2973-4
Verlag: CRC Press
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 212 Seiten

Reihe: Pocket Guides to Biomedical Sciences

Tumors and Cancers: Brain – Central Nervous System is succinct review of abnormal growths disrupting normal functions of affected organs. Each chapter will present a state of the art review of a particular tumor/cancer in relation to its biology, epidemiology, disease mechanisms, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Key Features

- a concise, authoritative and still comprehensive review of tumors and cancers

- focused on the brain and central nervous system

- organized by body region and types of tumors and cancer

- synthesizes latest research contributed from leading scientists

- reliable information for a broad audience of students, scholars and professionals

Related Titles

Baehring, J. M. and Piepmeier, J. M., eds. Brain Tumors: Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment. (ISBN 978-0-8493-3616-4).

Walker, D. et al., eds. Brain and Spinal Tumors of Childhood. (ISBN 978-0-3407-6260-8).

Charles, J. et al., eds. Three Daughters, Three Journeys: Quest for Cancer Cure. (ISBN 978-9-8147-4590-1).

Autoren/Hrsg.

Liu, Dongyou

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Zellbiologie
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Neurowissenschaften, Kognitionswissenschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introductory remarks. Brain and Central Nervous System Adenomas. Astrocytomas. Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor. Brain Tumor. CNS Germ Cell Tumor/Embryonal Tumor. Craniopharyngioma. Ependymoblastoma. Ependymoma. Gliomas. Medulloblastoma. Medulloepithelioma. Meningiomas. Neuroblastoma. Paraganglioma. Pineal Parenchymal Tumors. Pineoblastoma. Schwannomas. Spinal Cord Tumors. Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors. Head, Neck, and Breast. Ductal Carcinoma (invasive and in situ). Esophageal Cancer. Esthesioneuroblastoma. Intraocular Melanoma. Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancers. Lip and Oral Cavity Cancer. Metastatic Squamous Neck Cancer. Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinus Cancer. Nasopharyngeal Cancer. Paranasal Sinus and Nasal Cavity Cancer. Retinoblastoma. Salivary Gland Cancer