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OverviewPediatric tumors comprise a unique set of diseases that may pose diagnostic challenges to pathologists, oncologists, and pediatricians. Pediatric Tumor Pathology: A Practical Approach serves as a state-of-the-art reference for understanding the fundamental biology and diagnostic aspects of pediatric tumors. This volume stands apart from other books covering pediatric neoplasia by providing an in-depth analysis of the pathogenetic and diagnostic aspects of the most commonly encountered tumors. The volume covers the new advances in our understanding of the molecular processes underlying a number of pediatric tumors and the novel, sophisticated diagnostic tools that have now become an integral part of practice standards. Pediatric Tumor Pathology: A Practical Approach will be of great value for many practicing clinicians and pathologists for characterizing and diagnosing childhood tumors. Oncologists, radiologists, surgeons and pediatricians will also find this book a unique and valuable resource for understanding the biological and diagnostic aspects of pediatric tumor pathology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David M. Parham , Joseph D. Khoury , M. Beth McCarvillePublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2015 ed. Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.813kg ISBN: 9781493917280ISBN 10: 1493917285 Pages: 429 Publication Date: 20 November 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsLaboratory Techniques Used in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Tumors.- Imaging Techniques Used in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Tumors.- Soft Tissue Sarcomas.- Malignant Bone Tumors.- Tumors of Lymphoid and Hematopoietic Tissues.- Tumors of the Central Nervous System.- Pediatric Cancer in the Head and Neck.- Malignancies of the Pediatric Lower Respiratory Tract.- Gastrointestinal Cancers in Children.- Malignant Renal Tumors.- Germ Cell and Gonadal Tumors.- Tumors of the Adrenal Gland.- Malignant Skin Tumors in Children.- Intraocular Tumors.- Malignant Tumors of Peripheral Nerves.ReviewsAuthor InformationDavid M. Parham, M.D. Chief of Anatomic Pathology and Professor of Pathology Children’s Hospital Los Angeles/University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA USA Joseph D. Khoury, MD Associate Professor The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX USA M. Beth McCarville, MD Member St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memphis, TN USA Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |