Recent Advances in Retinoblastoma Treatment

This comprehensive resource on the current understanding of retinoblastoma addresses all of the essential aspects of retinoblastoma and its management, including: its molecular biology and genetics, management by intraarterial and intravitreal chemotherapy, electroretinogram monitoring of treatment,...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Francis, Jasmine H. (Editor), Abramson, David H. (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
Edition:1st ed. 2015.
Series:Essentials in Ophthalmology,
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:This comprehensive resource on the current understanding of retinoblastoma addresses all of the essential aspects of retinoblastoma and its management, including: its molecular biology and genetics, management by 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.
Physical Description:X, 127 p. 47 illus., 22 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783319194677
ISSN:1612-3212