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Chapter-123 Tumours of Meninges

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthi and Tandon’s Textbook of Neurosurgery (3 Volumes)

Author
1. C Sundaram
2. Uppin Shantveer G
ISBN
9789350250723
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10307_123
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
13
Author Affiliations
1. Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
2. Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of Tumours of meninges. Chapter has 5 well illustrated diagrams and pictures. Tumors of meninges, meningiomas, microscopy for histological diversity, histological grading of meningioma, aggressive meningiomas: grade, behavior and histological type, molecular genetics of meningiomas, proliferation of meningiomas, recurrent meningiomas, haemangiopericytoma, solitary fibrous tumor, current concept of haemangiopericytoma and solitary fibrous tumor, haemangioblastoma are described in detail. 6 tables are included to highlight tumours of meninges, aggressive meningiomas, factors associated with recurrence and difference between meningiomas and solitary tumours. 65 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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