Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology

Basic Principles and Diagnostic Techniques
Softcover Nachdruck of the original 2. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-3-662-51338-5
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 235 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 5288 g

Written by internationally renowned experts, Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology provides practical guidance and advice on the diagnosis and management of the complete range of ocular cancers. The book supplies all of the state-of-the-art knowledge required in order to identify these cancers early and to treat them as effectively as possible. Using the information provided, readers will be able to provide effective patient care using the latest knowledge on all aspects of ophthalmic oncology, to verify diagnostic conclusions based on comparison with numerous full-color clinical photographs, and to locate required information quickly owing to the clinically focused and user-friendly format. This volume provides essential information on cancer epidemiology, etiology, pathology, angiogenesis, immunology, genetics, and staging systems and explains the principles underlying different therapeutic approaches.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Damato, Bertil

Singh, Arun D.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Onkologie, Krebsforschung
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Augenheilkunde, Optometrie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Cancer Epidemiology.- Etiology of Cancer.- Cancer Pathology.- Cancer Angiogenesis.- Cancer Immunology.- Cancer Genetics.- Cancer Staging Systems.- Principles of Cryotherapy.- Principles of Laser Therapy.- Principles of Radiation Therapy.- Ocular Complications of Radiotherapy.- Principles and Complications of Chemotherapy.- Principles and Complications of Targeted Therapy.- Counseling Patients with Cancer.- Tumor Associated Cataract.- Tumor Associated Glaucoma.- Graft vs Host Disease.- Diagnostic Techniques: Angiography.- OCT and Autofluorescence.- Diagnostic Techniques: Autofluorescence.- Diagnostic Techniques: USG.