[Primary tumors of the central nervous system: histogenetic classification, grade of malignity, clinico-pathologic features, and therapeutic criteria]

Pathologica. 2000 Dec;92(6):534-61.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

We review the current classification of the central nervous system neoplasms focusing on grading and new clinicopathological entities. Moreover a brief synopsis on up to date treatments in different groups of neoplasms is given.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Astrocytoma / pathology
  • Astrocytoma / therapy
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / classification
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / therapy
  • Choroid Plexus Neoplasms / pathology
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / pathology
  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / therapy
  • Ependymoma / pathology
  • Ependymoma / therapy
  • Glioblastoma / pathology
  • Glioblastoma / therapy
  • Gliosarcoma / pathology
  • Gliosarcoma / therapy
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / pathology
  • Lymphoma / therapy
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / therapy
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / therapy
  • Meningioma / pathology
  • Meningioma / therapy
  • Neuroblastoma / pathology
  • Neuroblastoma / therapy
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors / pathology
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors / therapy
  • Oligodendroglioma / pathology
  • Oligodendroglioma / therapy
  • Pinealoma / pathology
  • Pinealoma / therapy
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / pathology
  • Pituitary Neoplasms / therapy
  • Teratoma / pathology
  • Teratoma / therapy