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Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors

Author : Reza Rahbar

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 380 pages

File Size : 35,43 MB

Release : 2013-12-02

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1461487552

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Book Description

The pediatric head and neck cancer patient necessitates a multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide an optimal continuum of care. This A-Z guide provides practical, in-depth information for all medical professionals involved in the evaluation and treatment of these patients. Written in an easy to follow format, each entry contains illustrative figures to aid in pathological and radiographical diagnosis, as well as structured discussion of evaluation and multimodality management. The alphabetical layout eliminates redundancy and allows the busy physician to quickly locate relevant information. Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors is ideal for young physicians as well as attending physicians seeking to expand their knowledgebase to the various subspecialties involved in the multidisciplinary care of their patients.



Brain Tumors in Children

Author : Amar Gajjar

Publisher : Springer

Page : 426 pages

File Size : 48,20 MB

Release : 2018-09-29

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3319432052

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Book Description

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date compendium of all aspects of brain tumors in children. After introductory chapters on the epidemiology of brain tumors, the book will provide readers with state-of-the art chapters on the principals of radiation therapy, neurosurgery and neuroimaging. Subsequent chapters discuss the biology and treatment of specific types of brain tumors. The concluding chapters present critical information relevant to survivorship, neurocognitive and other late effects, and the global challenges to better diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors in children. This book is co-authored by experts in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors. All of the authors are internationally recognized authorities and they offer an evidence-based consensus on the biology and treatment of brain tumors. This handbook has far-reaching applicability to the clinical diagnosis and management of brain tumors in children and will prove valuable to specialists, generalists and trainees alike.



Pediatric Head and Neck Pathology

Author : Robert O. Greer

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 607 pages

File Size : 39,52 MB

Release : 2017-07-06

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1316613992

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Book Description

A reference for tackling diagnostic dilemmas that pathologists and clinicians encounter when assessing pediatric head and neck disease.



Textbook of Clinical Otolaryngology

Author : Abdulsalam Al-Qahtani

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 759 pages

File Size : 41,10 MB

Release : 2020-12-20

Category : Medical

ISBN : 303054088X

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Book Description

This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in otolaryngology, discussing all the newly advances in the subspecialties of head and neck, plastics, otology, laryngology, rhinology and pediatrics, and also addressing topics like allergy, sleep medicine, trauma, and the fundamentals of systemic diseases that frequently manifest in the head and neck region. The book is divided into 9 sections, presenting the recent literature concerning all the subspecialties in otolaryngology and providing the information necessary for readers to gain an understanding of the field of otolaryngology. Each chapter includes definitions, key points and take-home messages, to aid learning. Throughout the book, tips and key features are highlighted with boxes, tables and figures, which the reader can refer back to for quick revision. Above all, the book enables medical students, residents and junior specialists in the field of ENT to develop their learning and surgical skills.





Rare Tumors In Children and Adolescents

Author : Dominik Schneider

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 522 pages

File Size : 37,64 MB

Release : 2012-01-07

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3642041973

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Book Description

This is the first book to be devoted exclusively to rare tumors in children and adolescents, and its aim is to provide up-to-date information on their diagnosis and clinical management. The opening section addresses general issues including epidemiology, risk factors/etiology, biology and genetics, early detection, and screening. It also discusses solutions to assist in the management of rare tumors, such as international networking and internet platforms. In the second section, specific malignancies are described, with practical guidance on diagnostic workup, multimodal therapy, follow-up, and adverse effects. Discussion of differential diagnosis encompasses both frequent and rare tumor types, which should enable the clinician to take rare entities into account during the diagnostic assessment. Each chapter goes on to provide detailed therapeutic guidelines for specific rare tumors. The authors are a multidisciplinary group of specialists who have dedicated themselves to this group of tumors.



Pediatric Head and Neck Textbook

Author : Paolo Campisi

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 783 pages

File Size : 12,50 MB

Release : 2021-06-17

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3030592650

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Book Description

This book focuses on Pediatric Head and Neck Surgical Diseases and Pediatric Surgical Pathology. The core objective is to provide the reader the essential background of various head and neck diseases that are common and/or unique to children by highlighting the key diagnostic, clinical, and pathologic features. It encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of pediatric head and neck diseases that are congenital or acquired. Many chapters describe the clinical and radiologic presentation, age-specific differential diagnosis, and diagnostic histopathologic features. The clinical and pathologic aspects of diseases that are unique to children and young adults that are amenable to surgical care are specifically emphasized. Pediatric Head and Neck Textbook: Pathology, Surgery and Imaging is aimed at trainees and specialists in Pediatrics, Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, General and Pediatric Surgery, Pediatric Radiology and Pediatric Pathology.



Atlas of Pediatric Brain Tumors

Author : Adekunle M. Adesina

Publisher : Springer

Page : 327 pages

File Size : 41,68 MB

Release : 2016-10-03

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3319334328

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Book Description

This text was created to fill a void in the practice of pediatric neuropathology. It is a practical and well-illustrated book representing a collection of interesting, common and unusual tumors for a diagnostic exercise by the reader. The wide reception of the first edition by the pathology community is testament to its relevance and utility in the pathologic diagnosis of pediatric brain tumors. This edition covers topics ranging from neuroimaging, the use of crush and touch preps during intraoperative consultation, classic histological features of pediatric brain tumors, tumor variants, and a miscellaneous group of challenging tumors. Chapters consist of essential diagnostic information and features highlighting recognized variants and their differential diagnoses. A section on molecular pathology and electron microscopy is also included for each tumor category, along with a list of classic reviews and innovative articles on each of the tumor entities as suggested reading at the end of each chapter. Atlas of Pediatric Brain Tumors, Second Edition represents the state of the art in pediatric neuropathology with easy utility beside the microscope.



Pediatric Neuro-oncology

Author : Katrin Scheinemann

Publisher : Springer

Page : 322 pages

File Size : 22,15 MB

Release : 2015-03-26

Category : Medical

ISBN : 149391541X

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Book Description

“The editors...have done an outstanding job of presenting...complex information in a lucid manner – this book is a must-read for the global community of aspiring students and neuro-oncology practitioners.” Amar Gajjar, MD in the Foreword This is a succinct introduction to pediatric neuro-oncology. It summarizes the key advances in molecular biology that have helped transform this rapidly evolving field and provides up-to-date coverage of major and emerging treatment modalities as well as supportive care. Separate chapters present each kind of pediatric brain cancer and its diagnosis and treatment. As more children survive brain cancer, the importance of quality of life issues and helping survivors to cope with the neuropsychological impact and long-term effects of current therapies has come into sharper focus; these topics are also addressed in the book, as are palliative care and pediatric neuro-oncology in countries with limited resources. The book is aimed at trainees and practitioners who seek an up-to-date text in pediatric neuro-oncology that is both comprehensive and concise.



Surgical Management of Head and Neck Pathologies

Author : Ho-Hyun (Brian) Sun

Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 49,51 MB

Release : 2021-10-13

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1838819835

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Book Description

The book is an introduction to concepts in head and neck surgical pathology that are both novel and proven. Chapters discuss the various anatomic, reconstructive, and esthetic considerations that are often unique to surgeries of the head, face, and neck. International cooperation was made to ensure that a wide range of perspectives is presented in this volume.