Global perspectives in ocular oncology / Bhavna V. Chawla, Mary E. Aronow, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chawla, Bhavna V., editor.

Aronow, Mary E., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eye--Cancer.

Eye.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxii, 426 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, [2022]

Summary:

Eye cancers vary in presentation depending upon geographic location and access to healthcare. Global Perspectives in Ocular Oncology offers an international platform for leading ocular oncologists and multidisciplinary specialists to highlight worldwide strengths and solutions to the challenges in treating eye cancer. The goal of the book is to provide a universal view on the management of adult and pediatric tumors affecting the eye and ocular adnexa. A range of topics pertinent to the global community have been included. Organized into seven distinct sections, this book covers international collaborations and initiatives, technology and innovations, and novel treatment strategies. In addition, it provides a glimpse into the future of the specialty. The emphasis on sharing perspectives as well as the global and multidisciplinary framework of the book are unique to the market. This work will appeal to a variety of audiences including ocular oncologists and ophthalmic subspecialists, oncologists and other specialists, optometrists, geneticists, allied medical professionals, and trainees entering these disciplines.

Contents:

Working Together: Specialty Interest Groups with Global Presence

Working Together: Specialty Interest Groups with Global Presence

Worldwide Analysis: The Global Presentation of Retinoblastoma

International Collaborations for Characterizing Ocular Adnexal Lymphoma

The IRIS (Intelligent Research in Sight) Registry in Ocular Oncology

Intravenous Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma: A Pediatric Oncologists Perspective

INTRA-ARTERIAL CHEMOTHERAPY FOR RETINOBLASTOMA: A Team Effort

Treatment Algorithms for Intraocular Retinoblastoma: An Ocular Oncologists Perspective

Treatment for Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma: The Neuro-Oncologists View

Systemic and Genetic Associations of Ocular & Ocular Adnexal Neoplasms

A Singular View: The Ocularists Role in Eye Loss Restoration and Rehabilitation

Guidelines and Recommendations for Retinoblastoma Screening

Orbital and Metastatic Retinoblastoma: Conquests and Challenges

Metastatic Behavior of Uveal Melanoma: From Biology to Treatment

Intra-vitreal Chemotherapy for Vitreoretinal Lymphoma

Update on Uveal Lymphoma

Topical Chemotherapy for Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Surgical Management of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia

Genomics: Past, Present and Future

Application of Deep Learning Models in the Evaluation of Histopathology of Uveal Melanoma

Developing Prognostic Tools for Estimating Risk of Metastatic Death and Non-Metastatic Death in Individuals with Choroidal Melanoma

Applications of Plaque Brachytherapy in Anterior Segment Ocular Tumors: A Clinical Review

The Role of Telemedicine in Ocular Oncology

Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence

Developing Animal Models in Ocular Oncology

Iris Melanoma: Advanced Surgical Techniques

The MOLES Acronym and Scoring System for Estimating Likelihood of Malignancy in Melanocytic Choroidal Tumors

Novel Therapies for Choroidal Melanoma

Novel Treatment Strategies for Malignant Anterior Segment Tumors

Recent Developments in the Management of Orbital and Periocular Neoplasms

The Rise in Immunotherapy and Associated Ocular Toxicities

Awareness, Advocacy, and the Volunteer Sector

Overcoming Challenges in the Delivery of Care: The Thailand Story

Building a Retinoblastoma Service in China

Retinoblastoma, the African Context

The Brazilian Experience: The Retinoblastoma Awareness Campaign

Ocular Oncology Practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Pearls from a mentor and legend in ophthalmic pathology and oncology.

Notes:

Includes index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed January 13, 2023).

ISBN:

9783031082504

3031082508

OCLC:

1356890830

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.