Knut Holtedahl

Early Diagnosis of Cancer in General Practice

A Manual

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Delay in the diagnosis of cancer in general practice can cause distress to every physician. This useful manual aims to aid the general practitioner in a timely diagnosis. Written using the author's long-time experience from consultations and research in general practice, it is a well-organized and vital reference. Emphasis is laid upon the early clues of cancer (Red Flags), organ systems (Thinking Anatomy), and frequency tables (Thinking Probabilities). For every professional who would like to put more knowledge and understanding into his consultations, thereby possibly prolonging or saving lives, this is an invaluable handbook.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer Berlin Heidelberg / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-540-51252-3
• 1990.
• Seitenzahl: 132
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Februar 1990
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 185mm x 118mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 142g
• ISBN-13: 9783540512523
• ISBN-10: 3540512527
• Artikelnr.: 36111879

Inhaltsangabe

The Challenge: Avoiding Diagnostic Delay.- Using the Manual.- References.- 1. Red Flags.- Early Clues To Cancer.- Diagnostic Traps.- 2. Organ Systems and Individual Anatomic Sites.- Oral Cavity and Pharynx.- Digestive Organs.- Respiratory System.- Breast and Reproductive Organs.- Urinary Tract.- Skin.- Eye and Central Nervous System.- Thyroid Gland.- Bone, Muscle and Connective Tissue.- Lymphatic and Haemopoietic Tissue.- 3. Frequency Tables and Flow Charts.- Commentary to the Tables of Cancer Statistics.