This book represents an exciting revision of The Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain Disorders, Second Edition. In addition to updating the previous edition, Facts On File asked Carol Turkington and me to update and incorporate the content from our The Encyclopedia of Memory and Memory Disorders into this book. The rapid pace at which researchers are advancing our understanding of these subject…
Central nervous system (CNS) groups of tumours have no pathognomonic presentation, however, they do present with clinical features such as increased intracranial pressure, focal neurological deficits, or seizures (generalized or partial). Recent advances in genetic testing have improved our understanding of brain tumours and have been helpful in deciding management and follow-up strategies. It …