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Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Disorders

  • 2nd Edition - June 26, 2003
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Albert Altchek, Liane Deligdisch, Nathan Kase
  • Language: English

This updated second edition of Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Disorders provides thorough, yet succinct insight into the ever-changing realm of ovarian disorders. It presen… Read more

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This updated second edition of Diagnosis and Management of Ovarian Disorders provides thorough, yet succinct insight into the ever-changing realm of ovarian disorders. It presents a novel multidisciplinary approach to the subject as described by clinicians, surgeons, pathologists, basic scientists and related medical researchers. Topics covered include reproductive technology, early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, and management of menopause among others. The breadth of information provided by this book will appeal to clinicians and researchers involved in the study and treatment of ovarian disorders.

Key features

  • Includes updated information on early diagnosis of ovarian cancer
  • Reviews new diagnostic techniques for ovarian disorders
  • Discusses latest information on reproductive technology
  • Presents translational treatment linking laboratory research with clinical medicine

Readership

Reproductive endocrinologists, gynecologic oncology, obstetricians, gynecologists, pathologists and medical students

Table of contents

Pathology and Basic Sciences
Ovarian Embryology, Anatomy, and Histology
The Normal Human Ovary: Part 1: Reproductive & Endocrine Functions, Part 2: How Steroid Hormones Work
Recent Progress in Gonadal Dysgenesis
Pathology of Non-Neoplastic Ovarian Enlargements
Precancerous Lesions of the Ovary
Epithelial Ovarian Neoplasms
Germ Cell Tumors of the Ovary
Gonadal Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors
Matastatic Tumors of the Ovary
Peritoneal Lesions Related To Ovarian Neoplasms
The Genetic Etiology of Sporadic Ovarian Cancer

Diagnostic Techniques and Investigations
Diagnostic Tests For Evaluation of Ovarian Function
Premature Ovarian Failure
Ultrasound of the Ovary
Ca125 and Other Tumor Markers in Screening and Monitoring of Ovarian Cancer
BRCA 1 and 2 Mutations in Ovarian Cancer
Epidemiology of Ovarian Cancer
Early Diagnosis and Screening for Ovarian Cancer
Signs and Symptoms of Ovarian Tumors
Syndromes and Susceptibility To Ovarian Cancer
A Geneticist Looks at Ovarian Cancer
Gene therapy of Ovarian Cancer- State of the Art and Future Perspectives
Speculation and Deductive Reasoning About Ovarian Epithelial Carcinogenesis and New Horizons
In vitro Fertilization, Stem Cells, Cloning and the Future of Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Contemporary Management
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
General Concepts of Endocrine Manipulation of Assisted Reproduction
Endometriosis
Menopause
Laparaoscopic Surgery of Benign Ovarian Disorders
Benign Ovarian Cysts, Neoplasms and Parovarian Cysts; Torsion; in the Young Patient and Fetus
The Management of Malignant Ovarian Neoplasms in the Young Patient
Ovarian Tumors in Pregnancy
Ovarian Cancer B the initial Laparotomy
Surgical Management of Large Ovarian Carcinoma Tumor Masses
The Long Term Management of Ovarian Cancer
The Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses and Ovarian Cancer
Chemotherapy of Ovarian Cancer
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Prevention of Ovarian Cancer: Prophylactic Oophorectomy, Oral Contraceptives

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: September 4, 2003
  • Language: English

About the editors

AA

Albert Altchek

Affiliations and expertise
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Hospital, NY, USA

LD

Liane Deligdisch

Affiliations and expertise
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Hospital, NY, USA

NK

Nathan Kase

Affiliations and expertise
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Hospital, NY, USA

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