DESCRIPTION:
Written by internationally renowned experts, this book is the newest volume in the Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology book series. This book, in addition to the other six volumes provides detailed practical guidance and advice on the diagnosis and management of the complete range of ocular cancers. Supplying the reader with state-of-the-art knowledge required in order to identify these cancers early and to treat them as effectively as possible, this book covers Retinoblastoma. The information presented enables readers to provide effective patient care using the latest knowledge on ophthalmic oncology and to verify diagnostic conclusions based on comparison with numerous full-color clinical photographs from the authors"" private collections, histopathologic microphotographs, imaging studies, and crisp illustrations.
Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology""s clinically focused and user-friendly format allows for rapid retrieval of information in daily practice and is written for residents, fellows, and any physician involved in the care of patients with ocular or orbital malignancies. Additionally, this edition adds several hundred new images to improve comprehension of procedures and techniques. This volume describes the classification, differential diagnosis, and imaging of retinoblastoma and discusses the most suitable treatment options for different tumor types.
CONTENTS:
Chapter 1. Retinoblastoma: Evaluation and Diagnosis
Chapter 2. Differential Diagnosis of Leukocoria
Chapter 3. Retinoblastoma: Staging and Grouping
Chapter 4. Retinoblastoma: Incidence and Etiologic Factors
Chapter 5. Retinoblastoma: Global Burden
Chapter 6. Retinoblastoma: Global Initiatives
Chapter 7. Retinoblastoma Tumorigenesis
Chapter 8. Retinoblastoma: Evolving Role of Molecular Analysis and Subtypes
Chapter 9. Animal Models in Retinoblastoma Research
Chapter 10. Retinocytoma or Retinoma
Chapter 11. Retinoblastoma: Genetic Counseling and Testing
Chapter 12. Retinoblastoma: Evolution of Treatment Methods
Chapter 13. Retinoblastoma: Treatment Options
Chapter 14. Retinoblastoma: Laser Treatment and Cryotherapy
Chapter 15. Retinoblastoma: Brachytherapy
Chapter 16. Retinoblastoma: Intravenous Chemotherapy
Chapter 17. Retinoblastoma: Intra-ophthalmic Artery Chemotherapy
Chapter 18. Retinoblastoma: Intravitreal / Intracameral Chemotherapy
Chapter 19. Retinoblastoma: External beam radiation
Chapter 20. Retinoblastoma: Enucleation
Chapter 21. Retinoblastoma: Emerging Surgical Techniques
Chapter 22. Retinoblastoma: Emerging Medical Techniques
Chapter 23. Histopathologic Features and Prognostic Factors
Chapter 24. Retinoblastoma: Aqueous Biomarkers
Chapter 25. Retinoblastoma: Blood Biomarkers
Chapter 26. Orbital Retinoblastoma: Diagnosis and Management
Chapter 27. Retinoblastoma: Metastatic Disease
Chapter 28. Retinoblastoma: Non ocular tumors and other long term complications
Chapter 29. Trilateral Retinoblastoma
Chapter 30. Screening Children at Risk for Retinoblastoma
Chapter 31. Children""s Oncology Group (COG) Trials for Retinoblastoma
Chapter 32. Social Aspects, Advocacy and Organizations
