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Retinoblastoma: Evaluation and Diagnosis -- Differential Diagnosis of Leukocoria -- Retinoblastoma: Staging and Grouping -- Retinoblastoma: Incidence and Etiologic Factors -- Retinoblastoma: An International Perspective -- Retinoblastoma Tumorigenesis -- Animal Models in Retinoblastoma Research -- Retinocytoma or Retinoma -- Retinoblastoma: Genetic Counseling and Testing -- Retinoblastoma: Treatment Options -- Retinoblastoma: Focal Therapy – Laser Treatment and Cryotherapy -- Retinoblastoma: Focal Therapies: Brachytherapy -- Retinoblastoma: Intravenous Chemotherapy -- Intra-ophthalmic Artery Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma -- Retinoblastoma: Intravitreal chemotherapy -- Retinoblastoma: External beam radiation -- Retinoblastoma: Enucleation -- Retinoblastoma: Evolving Therapies -- Histopathologic Features and Prognostic Factors -- Orbital Retinoblastoma: Diagnosis and Management -- Retinoblastoma: Metastatic Disease -- Non ocular tumors and other long term complications -- Trilateral Retinoblastoma -- Screening Children at Risk for Retinoblastoma -- Children’s Oncology Group (COG) Trials for Retinoblastoma -- Social Aspects, Advocacy and Organizations
Written by internationally renowned experts, the 3rd edition of this six volume textbook provides detailed practical guidance and advice on the diagnosis and management of the complete range of ocular cancers. Supplying the reader with state-of-the-art knowledge required in order to identify these cancers early and to treat them as effectively as possible, this book is divided into six volumes: Basic Principles, Eyelid and Conjunctival Tumors, Orbital Tumors, Uveal Tumors, Retinal Tumors, and Retinoblastoma. The information presented enables readers to provide effective patient care using the latest knowledge on ophthalmic oncology and to verify diagnostic conclusions based on comparison with numerous full-color clinical photographs from the authors' private collections, histopathologic microphotographs, imaging studies, and crisp illustrations. Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology's clinically focused and user-friendly format allows for rapid retrieval of information in daily practice and is written for residents, fellows, and any physician involved in the care of patients with ocular or orbital malignancies. Additionally, this edition adds several hundred new images to improve comprehension of procedures and techniques. This volume describes the classification, differential diagnosis, and imaging of retinoblastoma and discusses the most suitable treatment options for different tumor types