Full Description
This book is the first review book that uses the multiple-choice question format in neurosurgical oncology which mirrors the format of the majority of shelf and board examinations.
The mission of the book is to help readers understand the content and maintain the knowledge, rather than merely finding answers for complicated questions. It provides more than 800 MCQs in a convenient format that is suitable for self-study. Answers and definitions appear immediately below the questions to facilitate information retention.
The chapters provide comprehensive coverage of the core concepts in neurosurgical oncology. They provide a step-by-step, thorough explanations of each disease from the definition, associated anatomy, pathology, clinical features, radiology to surgical decision-making, and surgical tricks, providing a comprehensive and concise overview.
This book is an adjunct to the existing texts and does not intend to be the primary source of information; it ratheraims to help readers identify their relevant strengths and weaknesses in the area. The book is an important asset for residents across neurosurgical disciplines as it includes much of the neuro-oncology knowledge that neurosurgical residents need to prepare for their certification tests. It is also useful for those seeking ways to solidify their knowledge or maintain their current certification.
Contents
Section 1: Basic Essential Principles: 1.Epidemiology and presentation of CNS Tumors.- 2.Molecular and genomic mechanism and diagnostics of CNS Tumors.- 3.Imaging of CNS Tumors.- 4.Management of CNS Tumors (General Principles).- Section 2: Specific CNS Tumors: 5.WHO Classification of CNS Tumors (general principles).- 6.Meningeal tumors.- 7.Mesenchymal, non-meningothelial tumors.- 8.Diffuse Astrocytic and Oligodendroglial Tumors.- 9.Other Astrocytic Tumors and Other gliomas.- 10.Embryonal Tumors.- 11.Ependymal, Choroid Plexus.- 12.Neuronal and mixed neuronal-glial tumors.- 13.Pituitary Tumors and Tumors of the Sellar Region.- 14.Tumors of the Pineal Region.- 15.Germ cell Tumors.- 16.Cysts and Tumor-Like Lesions.- 17.Tumors of Cranial Nerves.- 18.Tumors of Spinal, and Peripheral Nerves.- 19.Lymphomas, Hematopoietic Tumors, Histiocytic Tumors.- 20.Metastatic Tumors and Melanocytic tumors.- 21.Orbital tumors.- 22.Tumors and Tumor-Like Lesions of the Skull.- 23.Tumors of the Spine and Spinal Cord.- 24.Familial tumor syndromes.- Section 3: High yield facts on CNS tumors: 25.High yield facts on CNS tumors.
