Imaging of Brain Tumors with Histological Correlations
This volume provides a deeper understanding of the diagnosis of brain tumors by correlating radiographic imaging features with the underlying pathological abnormalities. All modern imaging modalities are used to complete a diagnostic overview of brain tum
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Antonios Drevelegas (Editor)
Imaging of Brain Tumors with Histological Correlations Second Edition
Editor Antonios Drevelegas Nikis 25, N. 751 552 36 Panorama Thessaloniki Greece [email protected]
ISBN 978-3-540-87648-9 e-ISBN 978-3-540-87650-2 DOI 10.1007/978-3-540-87650-2 Springer Heidelberg Dordrecht London New York Library of Congress Control Number: 2010930084 © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilm or in any other way, and storage in data banks. Duplication of this publication or parts thereof is permitted only under the provisions of the German Copyright Law of September 9, 1965, in its current version, and permission for use must always be obtained from Springer. Violations are liable to prosecution under the German Copyright Law. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. Product liability: The publishers cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information about dosage and application contained in this book. In every individual case the user must check such information by consulting the relevant literature. Cover design: eStudio Calamar, Figueres/Berlin Printed on acid-free paper Springer is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)
This book is dedicated to: My parents My wife Mary and to my children Helen and Konstantinos All my colleagues who have stood by me all these years A. Drevelegas
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Preface
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, since they are pathologically complicated, difficult to diagnose, and account for high morbidity. Athough many excellent neuroradiological books have been written, few of them focus especially on the diagnosis of brain tumors. In this book, brain tumors are discussed in detail. Special emphasis is placed on CT and MRI findings in relation to the pathology of each tumor. As pathology is the “mother” of radiology, this approach may be the best way to understand in depth the imaging manifestations of brain tumors. The illustrative examples herein, were chosen on the basis of their clarity or complexity, their teachability, and their significance for diagnosis and treatment. In the second edition of this book, all chapters have been revised and updated with new clinical information and new imaging material providing the scientists, interested in the field of Neuro-imaging and Neuro-onocology, with knowledge that will enh
