Practical manual for dermatologic and surgical melanoma management

This book provides a practically applicable resource for all clinicians managing patients with or who may develop melanoma. Each chapter focuses on clinically relevant information on the latest advances in the field, including techniques for early detection of skin cancers, cross-sectional imaging and staging of regional nodes. Algorithms for clinical decision-making along with clinical vignettes are incorporated into each chapter, enabling the reader to develop a deep understanding of how to manage a range of scenarios. Practical Manual for Dermatologic and Surgical Melanoma Management systematically details the latest diagnostic criteria, treatment guidelines and management techniques available for treating these patients and is a valuable resource for the trainee and practising clinician.

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Intro -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Can We End Melanoma As We Know It? The Role of Early Detection in Defeating Deadly Skin Cancer -- Introduction -- Case -- Additional Clinical History -- Melanoma Risk Factors -- Physical Exam Findings -- Discussion -- Critical Take Home Messages -- References -- Chapter 2: Melanoma Risk Factors and Prevention -- Introduction -- Case -- Melanoma Disparities -- Risk Factors -- Phenotypic Features -- Personal Medical History -- Genetic Predisposition/Family History -- Environmental Factors -- Screening -- Prevention -- Discussion of Case -- Conclusions

Mutational Load -- Sentinel Lymph Nodes (SLN) -- Discussion of Case -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 4: Melanoma Epidemiology, Staging and Prognostic Factors -- Introduction -- Melanoma Epidemiology -- Melanoma Staging -- Prognostic Factors in Melanoma -- Depth of Invasion -- Ulceration -- Mitotic Rate -- Growth Phase and Melanoma Subtypes -- Regression -- Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes -- Lymphatic Invasion and Angiotropism -- Neurotropism -- Nevus Association -- Age -- Gender -- Marital Status -- Anatomical Location -- Tumor Derived Markers -- Molecular Markers of Melanoma Prognosis

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