This second edition reflects the present stage of knowledge and advances in the histological typing of tumours of the central nervous system over the past 13 years since the first edition was published. The publication is intended to promote the adoption of a uniform terminology that will facilitate and improve communication among cancer workers.
Histological Classification of CNS Tumours.- Definitions and Explanatory Notes.- Tumours of Neuroepithelial Tissue.- Tumours of Cranial and Spinal Nerves.- Tumours of the Meninges.- Lymphomas and Haemopoietic Neoplasms.- Germ Cell Tumours.- Cysts and Tumour-like Lesions.- Tumours of the Sellar Region.- Local Extensions from Regional Tumours.- Metastatic Tumours.- Unclassified Tumours.- Illustrations.