Recent Advances in Retinoblastoma Treatment
| By: | null |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature |
| Print ISBN: | 9783319194660 |
| eText ISBN: | 9783319194677 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Copyright: | 2015 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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This book is a comprehensive resource on the current understanding of retinoblastoma. It addresses all the essential aspects of retinoblastoma and its management, including: its molecular biology and genetics, management by focal treatment, intraarterial and intravitreal chemotherapy, electroretinogram monitoring of treatment, pharmacokinetic studies, high-risk features, treatment of metastatic disease, and long-term follow-up. The book represents a collaborative project involving ophthalmic oncologists, geneticists, pediatric oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists, electrophysiologists, and basic scientists who are at the forefront of their field. It is written in an accessible manner, and a wealth of tables, figures, and exemplary images are included to enhance the understanding of concepts.