Neurologic complications of cancer

DeAngelis, Lisa M.

Neurologic complications of cancer - 2nd ed. - New York Oxford University Press 2008 - xv, 634 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. - Contemporary neurology series 73 .

9780195366747 (alk. paper) CIP record. Publication date: 08 08 Rev. ed. of: Neurologic complications of cancer Jerome B. Posner. c1995. 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, 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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Nervous System Pain Management
Cancer
Neurologic manifestations of general diseases
Cancer-Complications
Neurophysiology
Nervous system-Pathophysiology
Neoplasms-complications
Neoplasms-therapy
Central Nervous System Neoplasms-secondary
Nervous System Diseases-physiopathology
Pathology Oncology

QZ 202