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This chapter presents a comprehensive review of various neuropathology topics starting with an overview of the normal CNS histology and reactions to injury to a detailed discussion of various CNS tumors and their classification, sellar/suprasellar region pathologies, trauma, vascular disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, inflammatory and infectious disorders, pediatric and developmental abnormalities, and toxic and metabolic conditions. The authors attempted to strike a balance between completeness, depth of material covered, and relevance to various levels of readers. There is an emphasis on recent molecular advances and how they influence the classification of CNS tumors and neurodegenerative conditions.

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    Sarah E. Martin MD

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  3. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA

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Martin, S.E., Perry, A., Hattab, E.M. (2016). Neuropathology. In: Cheng, L., Bostwick, D. (eds) Essentials of Anatomic Pathology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-23380-2_14

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