Pancreatic Cancer

Jay P. Heiken (Editor)

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Author
Jay P. Heiken (Editor)
Publish Date
2008-12-11
Book Type
Hardcover
Number of Pages
196
Publisher Name
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521886929
ISBN-13
9780521886925
citemno
117506
Edition
Illustrated
Subject
Medical, Health and Parenting
SKU
9780521886925

Description

Written by a team of expert authors from all members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team, Pancreatic Cancer summarizes our current understanding of the epidemiology, genetics, imaging and treatment of these complex malignancies. Each imaging modality is reviewed, with an emphasis on MDCT, MRI and EUS; the key aspects of image interpretation are covered. Separate chapters focus on diagnosis and staging of ductal adenocarcinoma, cystic pancreatic neoplasms and neuroendocrine tumors; rare neoplasms and benign pancreatic disorders that mimic pancreatic cancer are also considered. All treatment options are discussed in detail, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and the multidisciplinary approach to patients with more advanced disease is fully reviewed. This volume is a state-of-the-art review of current practice and knowledge of pancreatic cancer.