Atlas of the Histology of Brain Tumors

Fülszöveg

The correct classification of operable
tumors still forms the scientific basis
of the neurosurgery clinic. The post-
operative prognosis, often even the
outcome of the operation, each com-
parison of the different methods of
treatment — surgery, radiation — and
each statistical comparison is based
upon a true classification. However,
there are still classification schemes in
?fee throughout the world which are,
terminologically, quite different (mo-
difications of Bailey-Cushing, Ker-
nohan, del RlO hortega, etc.). The
International Union Against Cancer
has attempted to produce a classifica-
tion with synonyms in order to elimi-
nate the "verbal confusion" which
exists in this situation. However, each
type of tumor was represented by only
one illustration (Springer-Verlag, Illu-
strated Tumor Nomenclature, 2nd re-
vised edition 1969). This work re-
quires to be completed for each organ
system by means of an atlas.
This atlas shows the growth pattern
of... Tovább

Fülszöveg

The correct classification of operable
tumors still forms the scientific basis
of the neurosurgery clinic. The post-
operative prognosis, often even the
outcome of the operation, each com-
parison of the different methods of
treatment — surgery, radiation — and
each statistical comparison is based
upon a true classification. However,
there are still classification schemes in
?fee throughout the world which are,
terminologically, quite different (mo-
difications of Bailey-Cushing, Ker-
nohan, del RlO hortega, etc.). The
International Union Against Cancer
has attempted to produce a classifica-
tion with synonyms in order to elimi-
nate the "verbal confusion" which
exists in this situation. However, each
type of tumor was represented by only
one illustration (Springer-Verlag, Illu-
strated Tumor Nomenclature, 2nd re-
vised edition 1969). This work re-
quires to be completed for each organ
system by means of an atlas.
This atlas shows the growth pattern
of the intracranial tumors, their fre-
quent variations and the typical
changes occurring as a result of re-
gressive changes. Therefore, it is a
guide to the art of making a correct
classification. There is also a dis-
cussion concerning the prognosis
based on "genuine growth" in which
Kernohan's grading system is fur-
ther developed and adapted for daily
use. It is hoped that this atlas forms a
solid basis for the morphological
diagnosis of brain tumors. The brief
text is given in six languages in order
to make it intelligable throughout the
world. Vissza