Brain tumors: Recent advances in diagnosis and classification

Oncologic surgical neuropathology is a dynamic field. One message that emerges from the articles comprising this ARCHIVES special section is unambiguous: Advances in multiple aspects of brain tumor diagnosis and classification are coming steadily and quickly - stay tuned! It is hoped that the following articles convey the sense of enthusiasm and optimism that we, as clinicians and clinician-scientists, feel about the future of our efforts to understand and combat neoplastic disease of the CNS.