An Illustrated Pocketbook of Prostatic Disease

by Kirby; Roger S.

• ISBN13: 9781842142714
• ISBN10: 1842142712
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2004-06-08
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

A condensed version of the author's successful Atlas of Prostatic Diseases in a largely illustrative format, An Illustrated Pocketbook of Prostatic Diseases is an easy-to-use reference to the diagnosis and management of prostatic diseases. The book covers the causes, diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostatitis. Sections on treatment have been enhanced by the addition of algorithms to summarize the decision-making process. Illustrated in color, it includes a self-assessment section that provides a concise but expert review of these diseases and the key elements needed for the management and care of patients..

Table of Contents

Anatomy and embryology	p. 8
Innervation of the prostate	p. 14
Ejaculatory function	p. 17
Molecular mechanisms underlying prostate growth	p. 19
Adrenoceptor signal transduction	p. 26
Causes of abnormal prostate cell growth	p. 29
Local growth potential versus metastatic capacity	p. 32
Stepwise induction of prostatic neoplasia	p. 35
Inflammatory processes and the prostate	p. 37
Pathology of the prostate	p. 41
Bladder outlet obstruction	p. 51
Progressive development of benign prostatic hyperplasia	p. 55
Localized progression of prostate cancer	p. 57
Metastatic spread of prostate cancer	p. 61
Acute and chronic prostatitis	p. 63
Diagnosis of prostatic diseases	p. 64
Treatment options	p. 86
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