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Record Nr.

UNINA9910736980403321

Autore

Roberge David

Titolo

Radiation Therapy of Benign Diseases [[electronic resource] /] / edited by David Roberge, Sarah S. Donaldson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2023

ISBN

3-031-35517-2

Edizione

[3rd ed. 2023.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (355 pages)

Collana

Radiation Oncology, , 2731-4723

Altri autori (Persone)

DonaldsonSarah S

Disciplina

615.842

Soggetti

Medical radiology

Oncology

Radiology

Internal medicine

Surgery

Radiation Oncology

Internal Medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Estimating the Risk of Radiation-Induced Malignancy Following Radiotherapy for Benign Disease -- Understanding Radiation Units -- Autoimmune Disorders -- Dermatologic Conditions -- Infectious Disease -- Diseases of Inflammation -- Endocrinological Disorders -- Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Neurological Disorders -- Benign Lymphoid Disorders -- Pain Disorders -- Psychiatric Disorders -- Reproduction -- Benign Tumors/Premalignant Conditions -- Vascular Disorders -- Other.

Sommario/riassunto

This book, now in a revised third edition, provides practical guidance on the use of radiotherapy techniques in the management of benign diseases. In this edition, the content is grouped in chapters according to the disease category, including autoimmune disorders, dermatologic conditions, infectious diseases, inflammatory diseases, endocrinological disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, benign lymphoid disorders, pain disorders, psychiatric disorders, reproductive topics, benign tumors/pre-malignant



conditions, and vascular disorders. The format of the different sub-chapters follows those of the previous editions: Each of the sub-chapters features a brief summary, followed by explanatory tables and reference lists. This concise yet comprehensive book is an invaluable resource for radiation oncologists.