Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors

Intramedullary spinal tumours represent a dianostic pitfall in internal medicine, rheumatology and neuro-orthpaedics in adults and in children. Today, the diagnosis relies mainly on MRI, whose preformance is linked to the examination technique and the quality of the material. Surgical treatment remains the only viable alternative for these tumours, and depends on the latest technology and on electrophysiological monitoring. This volume updates the different aspects of the treatment of intramedullary tumours. Features of the book include: 1117 case reviews; coverage of diagnosis and therapy; and information on MRI diagnosis and radiotherapy. The book should be of interest to neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, as well as practitioners in electrophysiology, rehabilitation and paediatry. It is aimed at resident and specialist levels.