Treatment of retinoblastoma has evolved at a significant speed over the last two decades; ocular salvage approaches are now at the core of modern treatments, and assessment of visual and functional outcomes has become a priority. Newdiscoveries in retinoblastoma biology are leading the way to the development of targeted therapies that could revolutionize our current approaches to the treatment. In this book, experts address all the important aspects of research and therapy - from biology to epidemiology to treatment. Retinoblastoma will provide a single source for the diagnosis and care of children with this malignancy." Information regarding the biology, treatment, and research on retinoblastoma is very scattered and has not been put together in a single book This would be the first book focused specifically on this malignancy and would have aworldwide audience INDICE: Biology of Retinoblastoma.- Epidemiology.- Clinical Features, Diagnosis, Pathology.- Genetics of Retinoblastoma and Genetic Counseling.- Radiation Therapy in the Management of Retinoblastoma.- Chemotherapy in the Management of Retinoblastoma.- Treatment of Intraocular Retinoblastoma.- Treatment of Extraocular and Metastatic Retinoblastoma.- Second Malignancies and Other Long Term Effects in Retinoblastoma Survivors.- Visual Rehabilitation.- Retinoblastoma in Developing Countries.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-89071-5
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 294
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés