Primary Carcinomas of the Liver (Contemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging) [Hardcover]

Hero K. Hussain (Editor), Isaac R. Francis (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 21, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0521519519 | ISBN-13: 978-0521519519 | Edition: 1

Primary carcinomas of the liver are increasing in incidence in the developed world, probably due to dietary and environmental factors as well as the known role of infective agents such as Hepatitis C. They are usually diagnosed in the advanced stages and carry high morbidity and mortality. This volume summarises the latest developments in imaging of primary hepatic carcinomas, emphasising the multidisciplinary approach to the care of patients. In addition to extensive chapters on the radiological issues surrounding diagnosis and staging of the malignancies, individual chapters on epidemiology, pathology, and surgical and non-surgical treatment options are included. All treatment options are considered for both HCC and cholangiocarcinoma, including newer techniques such as TACE. Only by a well orchestrated multidisciplinary team approach including epidemiologists, diagnostic radiologists, hepatologists, oncologic surgeons, radiation oncologists, and pathologists can these complex malignancies be managed successfully.

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'... an extensive subject that this book handles well ... the book enables the reader to gain an in-depth appreciation of a complex subject matter.' Synergy-Imaging and Therapy Practice

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Primary carcinomas of the liver are usually diagnosed in the advanced stages and carry high morbidity and mortality. The latest developments in imaging and overall patient care by the multidisciplinary cancer team are summarised, with chapters on imaging for diagnosis and staging, epidemiology, pathology, and surgical and non-surgical treatment.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 254 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press; 1 edition (December 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521519519
• ISBN-13: 978-0521519519
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,930,532 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)