Breast Cancer Hardback
Edited by J. M. Dixon, M. D. Barber
Part of the Atlas of Investigation and Management series
Hardback
Description
Meeting the needs for specialist surgeons and clinical chemists for an up to date reference, this atlas provides a comprehensive visual presentation of breast cancer.Compiled by leading experts in the UK, this book leads the reader through the anatomy of the breast, followed by a clear guide to the use of available imaging and diagnostic techniques, including ultrasound, mammography, cytochemistry and histochemistry.
Pertinent clinical information relating to clinical presentation, differential diagnosis and prognostic indicators are concisely outlined, and the assessment of apparently non-malignant or premalignant abnormalities is discussed; this is followed by a summary of the epidemiology of breast cancer and the effectiveness of screening.
Finally, using numerous graphics and citing key references in the field, the authors provide detailed additional chapters on the localised and systemic treatment of early, advanced and metastatic disease, including psychosocial and aesthetic aspects that should be taken into account when treating the patient.This book provides an up-to-date visual reference for the diagnosis of breast cancer. It is a collection of high quality images assembled by expert team.
It provides ready to-use-information in an easily accessible format.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:144 pages, diagnostic images, diagrams, charts, tables
- Publisher:Clinical Publishing,an imprint of Atlas Medical Pu
- Publication Date:29/09/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9781904392958
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Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:144 pages, diagnostic images, diagrams, charts, tables
- Publisher:Clinical Publishing,an imprint of Atlas Medical Pu
- Publication Date:29/09/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9781904392958
