Histological Typing of Tumours of the Central Nervous System (WHO. World Health Organization. International Histological Classification of Tumours)

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. An updated and revised list of brain tumour classifications, accompanied by colour photomicrographs. Several new tumour entities have been added, including the pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma and the central neurocytoma. The list of histological variants has also been expanded. Front Matter....Pages I-XIV Introduction....Pages 1-3 Histological Classification of Tumours of the Central Nervous System....Pages 5-10 Definitions and Explanatory Notes....Pages 11-51 Back Matter....Pages 53-114