Essentials of Ophthalmic Oncology

by Singh, Arun D.; Damato, Bertil E.; Pe'er, Jacob; Murphee, A. Linn; Perry, Julian D.

• ISBN13: 9781556429170
• ISBN10: 1556429177
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-10
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Summary

Essentials of Ophthalmic Oncologyoffers guidance and advice on the diagnosis and management of the complete spectrum of ophthalmic tumors, including the eyelid, conjunctival, intraocular, and orbital tumors. The editors are joined by over 120 international contributors to present a broad perspective from a multidisciplinary team that will offer a diverse and balanced view of ophthalmic oncology clinical practice. Essentials of Ophthalmic Oncologyis a comprehensive book that includes over 100 chapters, organized into 7 sections that provide a wealth of information for the management of patients with ophthalmic tumors from examination techniques to classification to surgical techniques. Sections and Some Topics Include: bull; Basic Principles o Cancer etiology; cancer genetics, principles of laser therapy, and more bull; Eyelid Tumors o Benign epidermal tumors; melanoma of the eyelid, systemic associations, and more bull; Conjunctival and Corneal Tumors o Primary acquired melanosis; conjunctival stromal tumors, and more bull; Uveal Tumors o Malignant melanoma: thermotherapy; neural tumors, intraocular biopsy, and more bull; Tumors of the Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium o Coats Disease; lymphoma of the retina and CNS; and more bull; Retinoblastoma o Geographic and environmental factors; local therapy; teletherapy, future directions bull; Orbital Tumors o Tumors of the optic nerve; tumors of the lacrimal gland; non-specific orbital inflammation; and more Each Chapter Includes: bull; Boxes that highlight key features bull; Tables that provide comparisons bull; Flow diagrams that outline therapeutic approaches Essentials of Ophthalmic Oncologyshould be in the hands of all ophthalmologists, hematologist-oncologists, pediatric oncologists, and radiation oncologists interested in a quick and easy-to-read reference on ophthalmic oncology from A to Z.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Contributing Authors

Introduction

Basic Principles

Principles of Clinical Epidemiology

Cancer Etiology

Cancer Pathology

Cancer Angiogenesis

Cancer Immunology

Cancer Genetics

Principles of Cryotherapy

Principles of Laser Therapy

Principles of Radiation Therapy

Ocular Complications of Radiotherapy

Principles of Chemotherapy

Counseling Patients With Cancer

Eyelid Tumors

Examination Techniques

Classification and Differential Diagnosis of Eyelid Tumors

Benign Epidermal Tumors

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma

Melanoma of the Eyelid

Eyelid Adnexal Tumors

Eyelid Stromal Tumors

Surgical Techniques

Systemic Associations of Eyelid Tumors

Conjunctival and Corneal Tumors

Examination Techniques, Classification, and Differential Diagnosis of Conjunctival and Corneal Tumors 51

Benign Conjunctival Tumors

Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Primary Acquired Melanosis

Conjunctival Melanoma

Conjunctival Stromal Tumors

Surgical Techniques

Systemic Associations of Conjunctival and Corneal Tumors

Uveal Tumors

Examination Techniques

Diagnostic Techniques

Classification of Uveal Tumors

Tumors of the Uvea: Benign Melanocytic Tumors

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Epidemiologic Aspects

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Clinical Features

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Differential Diagnosis

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Histopathologic Features

Management of Patients With Uveal Melanoma

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Management Options-Thermotherapy

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Management Options-Brachytherapy

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Management Options-Proton Beam Radiotherapy

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Management Options-Stereotactic Radiotherapy

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Management Options-Resection Techniques

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: COMS Results

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Prognostic Factors

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Mortality

Uveal Malignant Melanoma: Metastasis

Uveal Vascular Tumors

Uveal Neural Tumors

Uveal Osseous Tumors

Uveal Myogenic, Fibrous, and Histiocytic Tumors

Uveal Lymphoproliferative Tumors

Uveal Metastatic Tumors

Intraocular Manifestations of Proliferative Hematopoietic Disorders

Intraocular Biopsy

Tumors of the Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium

Retinal Vascular Tumors

Coats' Disease

Retinal Astrocytic Tumors

Tumors of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium

Tumors of the Ciliary Pigment Epithelium

Lymphoma of the Retina and Central Nervous System

Ocular Paraneoplastic Diseases

Neuro-Oculocutaneous Syndromes (Phakomatoses)

Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma and Cancer Genetics

Genetic and Cellular Events in Retinoblastoma

Geographic and Environmental Factors

Retinoblastoma: An International Perspective

Staging and Grouping of Retinoblastoma

Heritable Retinoblastoma: The RB1 Cancer Predisposition Syndrome

Non-Ocular Tumors

Trilateral Retinoblastoma

Genetic Testing and Counseling

Family Counseling

Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: An Overview

Local Therapy, Brachytherapy, and Enucleation

Teletherapy: Indications, Risks, and New Delivery Options

Histopathologic Features and Prognostic Factors

Orbital Retinoblastoma

Metastatic Retinoblastoma

Retinocytoma or Retinoma

Children's Oncology Group Trials for Retinoblastoma

Retinoblastoma: At-Risk Pregnancies

Future Directions

Orbital Tumors

Examination Techniques

Imaging Techniques

Classification of Orbital Tumors

Evaluation of a Child With Orbital Tumor

Evaluation of an Adult With Orbital Tumor

Non-Specific Orbital Inflammation

Vascular Orbital Tumors

Benign Tumors of the Orbit

Tumors of the Optic Nerve

Tumors of the Lacrimal Gland

Tumors of the Lacrimal Sac

Orbital and Adnexal Lymphoma

Malignant Tumors of the Orbit

Rhabdomyosarcoma

Enucleation and Orbital Implants

Principles of Orbital Surgery

Index

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