Withrow and MacEwens Small Animal Clinical Oncology

With a unique focus on the most effective interventional techniques, Withrow & MacEwen's Small Animal Clinical Oncology, 5th Edition tells the full story of cancer in dogs and cats - what it is, how to diagnose it, and how to treat many of the most common cancers encountered in clinical practice. Nearly 500 color photographs, diagrams, x-rays, and gross views depict the clinical manifestations of various cancers. This edition covers the latest advances in clinical oncology, including chemotherapy, surgical oncology, and diagnostic techniques. With contributions from 65 veterinary oncology experts, this authoritative reference is a must-have for current, evidence-based therapeutic strategies on canine and feline oncology. INDICE: Why Worry About Cancer in Pets? Section 1: THE BIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS OF CANCER 1. The Etiology of Cancer 1A. Genetic Factors 1B. Chemical, Physical, and Hormonal 1C. Cancer-Causing Viruses 2. Tumor Biology and Metastasis 3. The Pathology of Neoplasia 4. The Epidemiology and Incidence of Cancer 5. Paraneoplastic Syndromes Section 2: DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES FOR THE CANCER PATIENT 6. Diagnostic Imaging in Oncology 7. Diagnostic Cytology in Clinical Oncology 8. Molecular Diagnostics 9. Biopsy Principles and Staging Section 3: THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES FOR THE CANCER PATIENT 10. Surgical Oncology 11. Cancer Chemotherapy 12. Radiation Therapy 13. Immunotherapy of Cancer 14. Molecular/Targeted Therapy of Cancer 14A. Gene Therapy for Cancer 14B. Signal Transduction and Cancer 14C. Anti-angiogenic & Metronomic Treatment 14D. Emerging Therapeutics 15. Miscellaneous Treatments for Solid Tumors 15A. Management of Chronic Cancer Pain 15B. Nutritional Management of the Cancer Patient 15C. Client Grief Support 16. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Patients with Cancer 17. Clinical Trials NEW! Section 4: SPECIFIC MALIGNANCIES IN THE SMALL ANIMAL PATIENT 18. Tumors of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues 19. Melanoma NEW! 20. Mast Cell Tumors 21. Soft Tissue Sarcomas 22. Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract 22A. Oral Tumors 22B. Salivary Glanc Cancer 22C. Esophageal Cancer 22D. Exocrine Pancreatic Cancer 22E. Gastric Cancer 22F. Hepatobiliary Tumors 22G. Intestinal Tumors 22H. Perianal Tumors 23. Tumors of the Respiratory System 23A. Cancer of the Nasal Planum 23B. Canine Nasosinal Tumors 23C. Cancer of the Larynx and Trachea 23D. Pulmonary Neoplasia 24. Tumors of the Skeletal System 25. Tumors of the Endocrine System 26. Tumors of the Female Reproductive System 27. Tumors of the Mammary Gland 28. Tumors of the Male Reproductive System 29. Tumors of the Urinary System 30. Tumors of the Nervous System 31. Ocular Tumors 32. Hematopoietic Tumors 32A. Canine Lymphoma and Lymphoid Leukemia 32B. Feline Lymphoma and Leukemia 32C. Canine Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Chronic Myeloproliferative Diseases, and Myelodysplasia 32D. Plasma Cell Neoplasms 33. Miscellaneous Tumors 33A. Hemangiosarcoma 33B. Thymoma 33C. Canine Transmissible Venereal Tumor 33D. Mesothelioma 33E. Neoplasia of the Heart 33F. Histiocytic Diseases

• ISBN: 978-1-4377-2362-5
• Editorial: Saunders
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 768
• Fecha Publicación: 21/11/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés