Radiotherapy of Intraocular and Orbital Tumors (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Sagerman, R. H.; Alberti, W. E.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This second edition of Radiotherapy of Intraocular and Orbital Tumors provides up-to-date information on the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the eye and orbit. Important chapters from the first edition have been revised, for example providing the most recent data with respect to retinoblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and melanoma. In addition, there are a number of chapters by new contributors, so that this edition has a more broadly based, international character. The presenting signs and symptoms of the various tumors are outlined, and the indications for ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging studies analyzed. Treatment techniques, together with their results in respect of survival and local tumor control, are described in detail; special attention is paid to multimodality therapy. Particle beam irradiation and plaque therapy are reviewed, and chemotherapy and heat treatment are also discussed. Potential complications of radiotherapy are described, and relevant information is provided on the conservative and surgical management of radiation effects. The emphasis of the book is on the need for a holistic approach to the patient that recognizes the wider role of irradiation of the eye now that more careful treatment planning is possible. This revised edition will be a valuable asset to all ophthalmologists, radiation oncologists, pediatricians, endocrinologists, oncologists, and residents in training, as well as to students in these disciplines.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Seitenzahl: 298
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783642559105
• Artikelnr.: 53147667

Inhaltsangabe

1 Diagnostic Approaches to Posterior Uveal Melanomas.- 2 Histopathology of Uveal Malignant Melanoma and Other Uveal Tumors.- 3 Overview of Management of Posterior Uveal Melanoma.- 4 Local Resection and Radiotherapy for Uveal Melanoma.- 5 Brachytherapy in the Management of Uveal Melanoma.- 6 Radioactive Plaque Therapy with Iodine-125 and Palladium-103.- 7 Particle Treatment of the Eye.- 8 Proton Beam Irradiation of Choroidal Melanoma: Technique and Results.- 9 Clinical Features and Management of Choroidal Hemangiomas, Including Those Occuring in Association with Sturge-Weber Syndrome.- 10 Radiation Therapy of Choroidal and Orbital Metastases.- 11 Diagnosis and Management of Retinoblastoma.- 12 Heat Treatment of Choroidal Melanomas.- 13 Orbital Rhabdomyosarcoma.- 14 Optic Pathway Glioma.- 15 Graves' Disease.- 16 Management of Orbital Lymphoma.- 17 Tumors of the Eyelids and Their Treatment by Radiotherapy.- 18 Conjunctival Tumors and Their Radiotherapy.- 19 Epithelial Tumors of the Lacrimal Gland and Lacrimal Sac.- 20 Radiation-Related Orbital Injury: Clinical Manifestations and Considerations for Surgical Repair.- 21 Effects of Ionizing Radiation on the Conjunctiva, Cornea, and Lens.- 22 Imaging of Tumors of the Eye and Orbit.- 23 Ultrasound Sonography in Intraocular Tumors.- 24 Radiation Techniques for the Treatment of Retinoblastoma and Orbital Tumors.- 25 Brachytherapy in the Management of Retinoblastoma.- 26 Physical Aspects of Eye Plaque Brachytherapy Using Photon Emitters.- 27 Radiosensitivity of Ocular and Orbital Structures.- 28 Angiogrphic Diagnosis of Intraocular Tumors.- List of Contributors.

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From the reviews of the second edition:

"Ocular and orbital tumours remain a large challenge to ophthalmic and clinical oncologists, having unique features in their management, which contrast with tumours in other sites. This second edition of Sagerman and Alberti's book is welcome. ... All in all this book is essential for the libraries of departments treating ocular or orbital tumours and I recommend it ... . this is a high quality reference tome with excellent illustrations and well-referenced." (Dr. P N Plowman, Eye News, Vol. 11 (1), 2004)

"Sagerman and Alberti present the second edition on radiotherapy of intraocular and orbital tumors. ... the book is especially dedicated to the medical community involved in the treatment of ocular tumors, with a special focus on radiotherapy. ... the editors have succeeded in providing significantly improved information and updates in the treatment modalities of the therapy." (T.J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 13 (6), 2003)

"This book aims to provide a comprehensive reference text, addressing all aspects of the treatment of orbital and intraocular tumours by radiation therapy with reviews provided by a panel of American and European experts. The nearly 300 pages of text are complemented by 286 separate easily interpreted illustrations and 49 tables. Chapters are well laid out and organised in a clear and logical manner. ... Overall, this is an easily accessible and comprehensive reference textbook ... ." (Dr. Joe O'Sullivan, RAD Magazine, April, 2003)