The present edition of the TNM Atlas is the illustrated guide to the TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours. It represents the current state of the TNM system as accepted worldwide by all national committees, including the AJCC. Numerous illustrations facilitate the practical application of the TNM classification system and allow optimal planning of therapy and prognosis.
The TNM Atlas is designed as an aid for the practical application of the TNM Classification system by illustrating the T and N categories in clear, easily understood graphics suitable for projection as well as individual study. The 5th edition of the TNM Atlas reflects all changes and additions of the recently published 6th edition of the TNM Classification: - numerous new figures to illustrate changes and new definitions of categories of head and neck tumours, - some digestive system tumours, - pleural mesothelioma, - malignant melanoma of skin, - breast tumours, - urological tumours, - ophthalmic tumours.
