Neuropathology – A Volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series

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Neuropathology – A Volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology Series
By Richard A. Prayson, MD

608 pages, 800 ills, Copyright 2005
Description
This title in the Foundations of Neuropathology Series packs all of the field’s essentials into one value-priced volume. A templated, full-color design and a multitude of tables make it the perfect way to review all of the most important aspects of neuropathology. For each entity, the authors examine clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), ancillary studies, differential diagnosis, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations. Full-color illustrations demonstrate the nuances of a full range of findings.

With 10 additional contributing experts

Key Features

Uses a full-color, templated format with a multitude of tables to make reference quick and easy.
Reviews normal histology before examining abnormal findings.
Covers both neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions of the nervous system.
Examines clinical features, pathologic features (gross and microscopic), ancillary studies, differential diagnosis, and prognostic and therapeutic considerations for each entity.
Focuses on the lesions most commonly seen in practice.
Features full-color examples of the pathological features of a variety of lesions.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview of Anatomy and Histology of the Central Nervous System
Chapter 2 Vascular Diseases
Chapter 3 Trauma
Chapter 4 Congenital Malformations, Perinatal Diseases and Phacomatoses
Chapter 5 Demyelinating and Dysmyelinating Disorders
Chapter 6 Neurodegenerative Disease
Chapter 7 Infections
Chapter 8 Metabolic and Toxic Disorders
Chapter 9 Glial Tumors
Chapter 10 Non-glial Tumors
Chapter 11 Skeletal Muscle and Peripheral Nerve Disorders