Management of Adrenal Masses in Children and Adults / edited by Electron Kebebew.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kebebew, Electron, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Endocrinology.

Oncology.

Surgery.

Medicine & Public Health.

General Surgery.

Local Subjects:

Medicine & Public Health.

General Surgery.

Oncology.

Endocrinology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIV, 310 pages 74 illustrations, 37 illustrations in color.)

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to the management of adrenal neoplasms that provides a resource to the broad group of providers that will encounter such a patient. Sections address issues that are faced by providers who encounter a patient with an adrenal neoplasm. These areas include an overview of the genetic basis and familial cancer syndrome-associated with adrenal neoplasms, pathobiology, advanced and tumor specific imaging approaches and technologies, biochemical analysis, standard medical and surgical therapies, and emerging technology and treatment approaches to benign and malignant adrenal neoplasms. Written by experts in the field, each of these sections address level of clinical evidence and provide recommendations and treatment algorithms. Extensive illustrations make this an interactive text. Management of Adrenal Masses in Children and Adults will serve as a very useful resource for all providers dealing with, and interested in this common but challenging tumor. It will provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts.

Contents:

Epidemiology of Adrenal Neoplasms

The Pathology of Adrenal Masses

Genetics of Benign Adrenocortical Tumors

Genetics of Adrenocortical Cancers

Genetics of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Imaging Modalities for Adrenocortical Tumors

Imaging Modalities for Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Primary Hyperaldosteronism

Cushing Syndrome: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment, Including Subclinical Cushing Syndrome

Management of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Adrenocortical Carcinoma

Operative Techniques for Adrenal Neoplasms

Therapies for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Adrenocortical Carcinoma

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Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783319441368

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.