Neurologic complications of cancer / Lisa M. DeAngelis, Jerome B. Posner.

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DeAngelis, Lisa M

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TextSeries: Contemporary neurology series ; 73.Publication details: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 online resource (xv, 634 pages) : illustrations (some color)Content type:

text

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computer

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online resource

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9780199710553
0199710554
9780195366747
0195366743

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Neurologic complications of cancer.DDC classification:

616.8 22

LOC classification:

RC347 .P67 2009eb

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W1
QZ 202

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Contents:

Overview -- Pathophysiology of nervous system metastases -- Blood-nervous system barrier dysfunction : pathophysiology and treatment -- Supportive care and its complications -- Intracranial metastases -- Spinal metastases -- Leptomeningeal metastases -- Cancer involving cranial and peripheral nerves and muscles.

Vascular disorders -- Central nervous system infections -- Delirium and metabolic and nutritional complications of cancer -- Side effects of chemotherapy -- Side effects of radiation therapy -- Neurotoxicity of surgical and diagnostic procedures -- Paraneoplastic syndromes.

Summary: Reviewing the impact of cancer on the nervous system, this text examines the diagnosis and management of neurological complications of specific types of cancer, as well as the side effects of oncological treatments. This edition has been updated with new material and diagnostic techniques and treatments.

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Revised edition of: Neurologic complications of cancer / Jerome B. Posner. c1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Reviewing the impact of cancer on the nervous system, this text examines the diagnosis and management of neurological complications of specific types of cancer, as well as the side effects of oncological treatments. This edition has been updated with new material and diagnostic techniques and treatments.

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