Diagnosis and Therapy of Spinal Tumors

Many different opinions exist as to the appropriate diagnostic workup and therapy for spinal tumors. With the advent of new imaging techniques and therapeutic regimens, an up-to-date reference work has become an urgent requirement. This book is designed to meet this need, and is the first of its kind to offer an overview of the opinions of internationally renowned specialists in the field. By addressing in detail all of the relevant topics and areas of contention, it should prove of great value in establishing rational imaging and therapeutic protocols for spinal tumors.
TOC: General Aspects of Spinal Tumors.- Imaging of the Spine: Techniques and Indications.- Imaging Intradural Extra and Intramedullary Tumors.- Imaging of Extradural Tumors: Secondary Tumors.- Imaging of Extradural Tumors: Primary Tumors.- Imaging of Extradural Tumors: Secondary Tumors in Childhood.- Interventional Procedures of Vertebral Tumors.- Current Concepts of Surgical Therapy of Vertebral Tummors.- Current Concepts of Surgical Therapy of Intradural and Intramedullary Tumors.- Currenct Concepts of Radiation Therapy of Spinal Tumors.- Current Concepts of Systemic Therapy of Spinal Tumors.- Subject Index.- List of Contributors.