Advances in Surgical Pathology : Gastric Cancer |
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| Editor:
| Lauwers, Gregory
Tan, Dongfeng |
| Series title: | Advances in Surgical Pathology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60831-617-5 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Publisher: | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $149.99 |
Book Description:
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Advances in Surgical Pathology: Gastric Cancer provides a concise, updated review of the pathological characteristics of gastric cancer, with an emphasis on practical issues, recent developments, and emerging concepts. Major sections cover the essential histopathology of gastric cancer as well as related topics such as imaging evaluation, molecular diagnosis, and personalized treatment. Chapters written by international experts in pathology, gastrointestinal medical...
More Description Advances in Surgical Pathology: Gastric Cancer provides a concise, updated review of the pathological characteristics of gastric cancer, with an emphasis on practical issues, recent developments, and emerging concepts. Major sections cover the essential histopathology of gastric cancer as well as related topics such as imaging evaluation, molecular diagnosis, and personalized treatment. Chapters written by international experts in pathology, gastrointestinal medical oncology, cancer epidemiology, and gastrointestinal radiology address the fundamental issues surrounding gastric cancer, including its epidemiology, basic diagnostic features, differential diagnoses, pitfalls and complications, and treatments. Endoscopic evaluation and histology correlation are emphasized. The screening, clinical management, and treatment of gastric cancer are summarized. Recent findings regarding the roles of immunohistochemistry and molecular testing in the diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment of gastric cancer are also reviewed. The book also includes current knowledge regarding the molecular alteration of gastric cancer carcinogenesis and its impact on patient care.