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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457539203321

Titolo

Manual of gynecologic oncology [[electronic resource] /] / editors, Christina S. Chu, Stephen C. Rubin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore ; ; Hackensack, N.J., : World Scientific, c2011

ISBN

1-283-43375-3

9786613433756

981-4343-70-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (363 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ChuChristina S

RubinStephen C

Disciplina

616.99/465

Soggetti

Generative organs, Female - Cancer

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Chemotherapy in gynecologic malignancies -- Radiation therapy for gynecologic malignancies -- Preinvasive disease of the lower genital tract -- Vulvar cancer -- Vaginal cancer -- Cervical cancer -- Endometrial cancer -- Uterine sarcoma -- Epithelial ovarian and fallopian tube carcinoma -- Sex cord-stromal and germ cell tumors of the ovary -- Gestational trophoblastic disease and molar pregnancy -- Oncologic emergencies -- Supportive care.

Sommario/riassunto

This invaluable manual provides a practical overview of the field of gynecologic oncology. Focusing on clinical aspects of the specialty, it provides hands-on guidance for those caring for patients with ovarian, cervical, uterine, and lower genital tract cancers. It describes the current epidemiology, pathophysiology, presentation, diagnosis, and multimodality management of the most common gynecologic malignancies. Chapters are also devoted to radiation and chemotherapy, as well as symptom management. The book is designed for quick reference.