BookRhoda M. Alani, Debjani Sahni, editors.
Summary: This book provides a concise practical guide to melanoma enabling the reader to develop a thorough understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of melanoma. It features easy to digest instructional text that describes a variety of techniques for detecting and staging melanoma including total body photography. Surgical, radiation and systemic therapy treatment options as well as prevention strategies are also covered. Melanoma in Clinical Practice represents a thorough guide on how to diagnose treat and prevent melanoma, and provides a valuable resource for the trainee and experienced clinical dermatologists who are seeking a reference guide to use in their clinical practice.
Contents:
Melanoma Prevention
Epidemiology of Melanoma
Pathogenesis of Melanoma
The Histopathology of Melanocytic Nevi and Malignant Melanoma
Aids to Detecting Melanoma
Evolution of Melanoma: Staging
Lentigo Maligna Melanoma
Surgical Treatment of Primary Melanoma
Evolution of Neoadjuvant Therapy in Melanoma
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy and Nodal Surgery
Adjuvant systemic therapy for stage III melanoma
Adjuvant Radiation Therapy for Stage III Melanoma
Systemic Therapy of Advanced Melanoma
Radiation therapy in advanced melanoma
Novel Therapies in Melanoma
Predictive Biomarkers of Melanoma
Acral Melanoma
Mucosal Melanoma
Melanoma in Pediatric Patients
Melanoma in Ethnic Skin
Melanoma in Pregnancy.