This book provides state-of-the-art in-depth knowledge of spinal cord tumor surgery. After an
introduction to the history and etiology of spinal cord tumor treatment the molecular biology
cytogenetics and pathology of this group of tumors is discussed. The pathological anatomy of
spinal cord tumors is described and the book focuses in depth on their diagnosis and the
surgical approaches that can be used in their treatment. Microsurgery resection techniques
auxiliary treatment options prognosis and outcomes of spinal cord and spinal nerve tumors are
all covered in detail. Spinal Cord Tumors is aimed at neurosurgeons and may also be of interest
to neurologists neuro-oncologists radiologists physiatrists pathologists geneticists
orthopedic surgeons physical and occupational therapists and other interested scientists.
