The thoroughly updated 2nd Edition of this user-friendly resource uses over 1200 carefully selected cases to examine the entire spectrum of CNS diseases of the head and spine. Over 1350 illustrations of neuropathology depict both typical and unusual appearances. Hundreds of cross references link the cases to each other to highlight similarities, distinctions, and variations among conditions. Consistent labeling of images on each page enable quick scanning of individual topics.

Features

Highlights the potential similarities of different pathologies using side-by-side comparisons.
Illustrates the range of appearances for each pathology with multiple examples.
Focuses on the interpretation of MR scans as they are encountered in practice.
Contains over 150 illustrated differential diagnoses.

What's New

Examines recently recognized disorders, including posterior reversible edema syndrome, spinal cord herniation, and dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor.
Features a significantly expanded pictorial index illustrating diagnostic possibilities within key patterns of MR findings.
Presents the latest technical advances, including the widespread use of FLAIR sequences and improved MR angiography, and the increasing contribution of diffusion-weighted images and proton spectroscopy.
Incorporates over 600 new cases.

Contents

Metastases
Meningiomas
Gliomas
Tumors of the Posterior Fossa and Skull Base in Children
Tumors of the Posterior Fossa and Skull Base in Adults
Pituitary, Suprasellar and Parasellar Masses
Other Masses
Disorders of White Matter
Inflammatory Disorders
Metabolic, Degenerative and Reactive Disorders
Cerebral Infarction
Infratentorial Infarction, Arterial Pathology, Venous Thrombosis and Anoxia
Intracranial Hemorrhage and Trauma
Vascular Lesions
Hydrocephalus and Cysts
Developmental Abnormalities
Disc Disease and Spondylosis
Vertebral and Epidural Tumors
Intradural and Nerve Sheath Tumors
Inflammatory Disorders of the Spinal Canal
Spinal Trauma, Cysts, Vascular Lesions and Systemic Disorders
Syringomyelia and Congenital Abnormalities of the Spinal Canal