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Endometrial carcinoma is summarized systematically and comprehensively in this monograph. New advances from around the world are reviewed, and the clinical experiences since 1958 at the Cancer Institute Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences are presented. The book is divided into seven sections which cover epidemiology and etiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, laboratory research and medicopsychology. Major items of interest are the new combination treatment protocol using estrogen and progesterone receptor assay as an indicator of hormone therapy, and the advances presented in monoclonal antibody research which open up broad prospects for chemotherapy.

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Author:   Michihiro Seta ,  Shen-yi Li ,  Shen-yi Li ,  En-yu Wang
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.460kg
ISBN:  

9783540512738

ISBN 10:   354051273
Pages:   241
Publication Date:   07 September 1990
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

1 Epidemiology and Etiology.- 1.1 Epidemiology.- 1.2 Etiology.- References.- 2 Pathology.- 2.1 Pathologic Manifestation of Endometrial Carcinoma.- 2.2 Ultrastructural, Chromosomal Karyotyping, and Nuclear DNA Studies.- 2.3 Rare Types of Endometrial Carcinoma.- 2.4 Endometrial Hyperplasia and Adenocarcinoma in Situ.- References.- 3 Diagnosis of Endometrial Carcinoma.- 3.1 Clinical Manifestation.- 3.2 Diagnosis.- 3.3 Differential Diagnosis.- 3.4 Clinical Staging.- References.- 4 Treatment of Endometrial Carcinoma.- 4.1 Historical Review.- 4.2 Surgical Treatment.- 4.3 Radiotherapy.- 4.4 Hormonal Treatment.- 4.5 Chemotherapy.- 4.6 Suggested Therapy in Each Stage of Endometrial Carcinoma.- References.- 5 Prognosis of Endometrial Carcinoma.- 5.1 Treatment Result.- 5.2 Recurrence.- 5.3 Prognostic Factors.- References.- 6 Laboratory Research.- 6.1 Steroid Hormone Receptors of Endometrial Carcinoma.- 6.2 Monoclonal Antibody in Cancer.- References.- 7 Medicopsychologic Problems in Patients with Gynecologic Cancers.- 7.1 Psychologic Problems in Patients with Gynecologic Cancers.- 7.2 Medical Intervention and Nursing Care of Patients with Gynecologic Cancers.- 7.3 Euthanasia.- References.

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