Recent Advances in Retinoblastoma Treatment.

By:

Jasmine H. Francis

Contributor(s):

David H. Abramson

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Series: Essentials in OphthalmologyPublication details: London : Springer International Publishing Switzerland : 2015Description: 134 Pages; Includes References and IndexISBN:

978-3-319-19466-0
978-3-319-19467-7 (eBook)

ISSN:

1612-3212
2196-890X (electronic)

Subject(s):

-- Medical / Clinical Medicine, Medical / Oncology / General, Medical / Ophthalmology, Medical / Pediatrics, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Medicine, Medicine and Public Health

Online resources:

DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-19467-7

Summary: This book is a comprehensive resource on the current understanding of retinoblastoma. It addresses all the essential aspects of retinoblastoma and its management, including: its molecular biology and genetics, management by focal treatment, intraarterial and intravitreal chemotherapy, electroretinogram monitoring of treatment, pharmacokinetic studies, high-risk features, treatment of metastatic disease, and long-term follow-up. The book represents a collaborative project involving ophthalmic oncologists, geneticists, pediatric oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists, electrophysiologists, and basic scientists who are at the forefront of their field. It is written in an accessible manner, and a wealth of tables, figures, and exemplary images are included to enhance the understanding of concepts.

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This book is a comprehensive resource on the current understanding of retinoblastoma. It addresses all the essential aspects of retinoblastoma and its management, including: its molecular biology and genetics, management by focal treatment, intraarterial and intravitreal chemotherapy, electroretinogram monitoring of treatment, pharmacokinetic studies, high-risk features, treatment of metastatic disease, and long-term follow-up. The book represents a collaborative project involving ophthalmic oncologists, geneticists, pediatric oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists, electrophysiologists, and basic scientists who are at the forefront of their field. It is written in an accessible manner, and a wealth of tables, figures, and exemplary images are included to enhance the understanding of concepts.

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