This is an in-depth, coherent, pathological and clinical account of all the neoplasms of the larynx. This title should provide a useful resource for all physicians who are involved in the pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of laryngeal neoplasms. It includes chapters on the rehabilitation of and psychological implications for the patient. Well illustrated, full accounts are provided of all known benign and malignant neoplasms of the larynx. The contributors are specialists in their fields.
This is an in-depth, coherent, pathological and clinical account of all the neoplasms of the larynx. This title should provide a useful resource for all physicians who are involved in the pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of laryngeal neoplasms. It includes chapters on the rehabilitation of and psychological implications for the patient. Well illustrated, full accounts are provided of all known benign and malignant neoplasms of the larynx. The contributors are specialists in their fields.
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
16 colour illustrations, 280 half-tones, 50 line drawings, index
Maße
Höhe: 35 mm
Breite: 285 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-443-04571-4 (9780443045714)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Historical perspective; embryology and anatomy; epidemiology; laryngeal cancer - a preventable disease; experimental carcinogenesis; special techniques in diagnostic pathology; historical classification; recurrent respiratory papillomatosis; precursors of squamous cell carcinoma; neuroendocrine neoplasms; malignant melanoma; salivary gland neoplasms; soft tissue neoplasms; cartilagineous and osteogenic neoplasms; neoplasms of lymphoid and haematopoietic tissues; blastoma, hamartoma and teratoma; secondary neoplasms; clinical manifestations and diagnostic procedures; documentation; diagnostic imaging; TNM classification according to UICC and AJCC; perioperative medical considerations; surgical therapy; rationale for evaluation and treatment of the neck; treatment with CO2 laser; radiation therapy; chemotherapy; voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy; stomal recurrence after total laryngectomy; management of complications of surgical intervention; retreatment; prognostic factors; routines for follow-up and risk for multiple primaries; psychological aspects.
