Book Review

improve the diagnostic accuracy (e.g., brain biopsy) or may completely change the diagnostic procedure of brain tumours in the near future. Such specifi cation of current research data is missing; however, this does not impair the excellent impression of this book. These fi rst chapters also include the latest information on the use of radiation and chemotherapy for PCNSL and other types of lymphoma; the neurotoxicity of such therapeutic procedure is mentioned. In the second section, the unique neurological complications of lymphoid malignancies are described. This focus on relatively rarely described, but clinically important sings and symptoms is discussed spanning basic science, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic options, well demonstrating that – in the case of secondary central nervous system lymphoma – the periphery nervous system can be involved in the disease as well. In this section, the few international groups whose research is focused on this feature are well cited, so that interested readers can deepen their knowledge of these specifi c aspects. The summary tables are well suited for those among the readers that are not familiar with the demanding diagnostic procedure of such syndromes. The last and third section sheds light on some specifi c aspects of central nervous system lymphoma. This section is of interest, even though the choice of chapters appears somewhat random: one would, for example, expect the aspects of brainstem lymphoma to be included. The chapter on neurolymphomatosis is well written, though it is clear that such a complex theme cannot be debated in detail in one single chapter. All in all, the book is highly recommendable for all clinical and research neuroscientists and oncologists that are interested in this ‘fascinating’ and treatment-sensitive brain tumour subgroup. It not only provides practical guidance on the recognition and treatment of lymphoma of the nervous system, but also sheds light on potential future research areas. Bernhard Schaller, Stockholm T. Batchelor