Imaging of Brain Tumors with Histological Correlations

The purpose of this book is to bring a new understanding to bear on the diagnosis of brain tumors by linking radiographic image characteristics to the underlying pathology. Brain tumors are relatively uncommon compared with other neoplasms (e. g., lung, breast, gastrointestinal). They require special study, however, since they are pathologi­ cally complicated, difficult to diagnose, and account for high morbidity. Although many excellent neuroradiological books have been written, few of them foc