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Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Neuro-Oncology for the Clinical Neurologist 1e by Edited by Roy E. Strowd
In the growing field of neuro-oncology the past few years have witnessed rapid advances in tumor classification treatment modalities and the role of neurologists and neuro-oncologists. Neuro-Oncology for the Clinical Neurologist is a first-of-its-kind resource that focuses on patient-clinical scenarios relevant to the practicing neurologist-bringing you up to date with everything from basic principles and neuro-oncology imaging consults to neurologic complications of radiation systemic and immune-based therapies and much more.Focuses on the clinical management of patients typically encountered by neurologists and neurology trainees. Provides clinically relevant updates in five key areas of neuro-oncology: primary CNS tumors brain and leptomeningeal metastases inherited tumor syndromes of the nervous system (e.g. neurofibromatosis) paraneoplastic and immune-mediated neurological complications of cancer and neurological complications of cancer treatments. Includes a summary of clinical pearls and a reference list of clinical cases. Anchors each chapter with patient cases and clinical scenarios provides evidence-based discussion and explains patient management. 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.show more