Skin cancer: a world-wide perspective

Over the last decades the incidence of skin cancers is dramatically increasing world-wide. This is not only confined to the incidence of melanoma but includes also other skin cancers such as basal cell carcinomas. Based on the recentWHO classification of skin cancers, this lavishly illustrated reference book covers comprehensively the epidemiology, histology and pathology, as well as diagnostic signs and treatment options of skin cancers. Homogenously and reader-friendly structured, it links the diagnostic and genetic features of each disease in order to guide the reader to the most appropriate therapeutic strategies for the best possible treatment outcome. In order to demonstrate the world wide activities in the field, all chapters cover the variations of the individual experiences and expertise in different nations. In-depth, up-to-date review of current knowledge on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy of skin cancers First book to integrate epidemiology and therapy on the basis of the recent WHO classification Links diagnostic and genetic features to optimized therapeutic strategies Written by leading clinicians and researchers from every continent INDICE: EPIDEMIOLOGY- PATHOGENESIS.- DISEASE ENTITIES.- Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer.-Melanocytic Tumors.- Cuteanous Lymphomas.- Others.- THERAPIES.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-05071-8
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 386
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés