Current Concepts in Uveal Melanoma
by
 
Jager, M.J., editor.

Title
Current Concepts in Uveal Melanoma

Author
Jager, M.J., editor.

ISBN
9783805597913

Physical Description
1 online resource (VIII + 186 pages) : 37 figures, 23 in color, 12 tables

Series
Developments in Ophthalmology, Vol.49

General Note
An essential update on uveal melanoma therapy

Abstract
Uveal melanoma is an aggressive form of cancer that can involve the iris, the ciliary body, and/or the choroid, which is the main location of this tumor. Patients often wish to be informed about treatment choices and the results of different approaches. Important current clinical questions are whether a biopsy should be taken of choroidal melanomas, what should be done with this biopsy, and whether high-risk patients should be screened regularly. This volume describes the clinical characteristics of uveal melanoma along with the different current techniques available for treatment, such as radioactive plaque treatment, proton beam therapy, and local tumor resection. Furthermore, techniques for taking biopsies and characterizing biopsy material are demonstrated. Future therapies such as anti-VEGF treatment and options for the treatment of metastases are also discussed. Residents with an interest in ocular oncology, ophthalmologists or physicians dealing with uveal melanoma, as well as patients wishing to know more about this malignancy will find a topical update on uveal melanoma in this publication.

Subject Term
Ophthalmology
 
Oncology
 
Cell Biology
 
Immunology
 
Pathology
 
Radiology

Added Author
Jager, M.J.,
 
Desjardins, L.,
 
Kivelä, T.,
 
Damato, B.E.,

Electronic Access
https://karger.com/book/doi/10.1159/isbn.978-3-8055-9791-3


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Online LibraryE-Book548771-1001XX(548771.1)Karger E-Kitap Koleksiyonu