Main description:

Written by internationally renowned experts, the 3rd edition of this six volume textbook 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 is divided into six volumes: Basic Principles, Eyelid and Conjunctival Tumors, Orbital Tumors, Uveal Tumors, Retinal Tumors, and 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 six volume edition adds several hundred new images to improve comprehension of procedures and techniques. This volume provides essential information on cancer epidemiology, etiology, pathology, angiogenesis, immunology, genetics, and staging systems and explains the principles underlying different therapeutic approaches.

Contents:

1 Principles of Cancer Epidemiology

2 Etiology of Cancer

3 Cancer Pathology

4 Pathology Specimen: Handling technique

5 Cancer Angiogenesis

6 Immunology of Ocular Tumors

7 Cancer Genetics

8 Cancer Staging

9 Principles of Cryotherapy

10 Principles of Laser Therapy

11 Principles of Radiation Therapy

12 Ocular Complications of Radiotherapy

13 Principles and Complications of Chemotherapy

14 Ocular Complications of Targeted Therapy

15 Counseling Patients with Cancer

16 Tumor Associated Cataract

17 Tumor Associated Glaucoma

18 Graft vs Host disease

19 Diagnostic Techniques: Angiography

20 Diagnostic Techniques: OCT

21 Diagnostic Techniques: Autofluorescence

22 Diagnostic Techniques: Ultrasonography

23 Diagnostic Techniques: FNAB

Diagnostic Techniques: Other Biopsy Techniques