Wilms' tumor / Yogesh Kumar Sarin, editor.
| Other author | Sarin, Yogesh Kumar, editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Singapore : Springer, [2022] |
| Copyright Date | ©2022 |
| Description | 1 online resource (xviii, 377 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The History of Renal Tumors in Children -- Epidemiology -- Genetics and Molecular Biology -- Tumor Microenvironment and Inflammatory Markers -- Syndromic Wilms Tumor -- Familial Non-Syndromic Wilms Tumor -- Pathology -- Clinical Presentation -- Laboratory Workup -- Imaging Studies -- Diagnostic Biopsy -- General Surgical Guidelines -- Nephron-Sparing Surgery -- Lymph Node Sampling -- Minimally Invasive Surgery -- Bench Surgery and Auto-Transplantation -- Anesthetic concerns -- Staging -- Systemic Chemotherapy -- Radiotherapy -- Novel Tumor Directed Interventions -- Wilms tumor in resource challenged nations -- Management of Resected Wilms Tumor with Unknown Staging Status -- Bilateral Wilms Tumor -- Wilms Tumor in Horseshoe Kidney and Solitary Kidney -- Very large tumors not responding to chemotherapy/locally infiltrating tumors -- Intravascular extension and tumor thrombosis -- Ureteral Extension -- Ruptured tumors -- Metastatic Wilms tumor -- Recurrent/ relapsed Wilms tumor -- Wilms Tumor in Less than 6-month-old Infants -- Wilms tumor in adults -- Nephrogenic rests and Nephroblastomatosis -- Extrarenal Wilms Tumor -- Complications of treatment -- Post-therapy surveillance of Wilms tumor survivors -- Prognosis and Outcomes -- Non-Wilms renal tumors. |
| Abstract | This book covers all aspects of Wilms tumor, the second most typical solid tumor in children. Its potential for complete cure underscores correct management of this tumor. To achieve this goal, the book aims to provide all necessary details for practicing Pediatric surgeons, Oncologists, Pediatricians, Urologists, and Medical students. Topics ranging from epidemiology, etiology, pathology, clinical features, diagnostic methods, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy to cutting-edge inventions are described in great detail. Detailed descriptions of surgical techniques and their nuances will greatly benefit surgeons and surgical residents. Importantly, all the chapters are written by authors who have first-hand experience with clinical management. Thus the text ensures the practical application of theoretical details. |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Wilms' tumor. Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore, 2022 9789811934278 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9789811934285 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 9811934282 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-981-19-3428-5 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |