Paraneoplastic syndromes Book Section

  


Author: Posner, J. B.
Editors: Asbury, A. K.; McKhann, G. M.; McDonald, W. I.; Goadsby, P. J.; McArthur, J. C.
Article/Chapter Title: Paraneoplastic syndromes
Abstract: (from the chapter) Primary brain tumors in adults / John Laterra and Henry Brem / Summarizes the most common gliomas and meningiomas in adults. Brain tumors in children / Peter C. Phillips and Michael A. Grotzer / Examines epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors in children. Brain metastases / Roy A. Patchell / Presents the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumors that originate outside the brain. Paraneoplastic syndromes / Jerome B. Posner / Addresses remote effects of cancer on the nervous system. Harmful effects of radiation on the nervous system / Jeremy H. Rees and Michael Brada / Describes the physical principles underlying the cellular and molecular mechanisms of radiotherapy-cellular death and effects on the nervous system. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved).
Keywords: treatment; neoplasms; diagnosis; radiation therapy; children; brain tumors; brain metastases; adults; paraneoplastic syndromes; nervous system effects; cellular death
Book Title: Diseases of the Nervous System: Clinical Neuroscience and Therapeutic Principles. 3rd ed
Volume: 2
ISBN: 9780521793513
Publisher: Cambridge University Press  
Publication Place: Cambridge, UK
Date Published: 2002-11-01
Start Page: 1474
End Page: 1488
Language: English
ACCESSION: Book: 2003-00604-011
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PROVIDER: psycinfo
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Notes: Book Chapter 90 -- Source: PsycINFO