TY - BOOK AU - Rigel, Darrell S. TI - Cancer of the skin SN - 9781437717884 PY - 2011/// CY - Edinburgh PB - Elsevier/Saunders N1 - The Biology of Skin Cancer Invasion and Metastasis -- Genetics of Skin Cancer -- The Biology of the Melanocyte -- Skin Cancer: Burden of Disease -- Epidemiology of Skin Cancer -- Etiological Factors in Skin Cancers: Environmental and Biological -- The Importance of Primary and Secondary Prevention Programs for Skin Cancer -- Chemoprevention of Skin Cancers -- Current Concepts in Photoprotection -- Actinic Keratoses and Other Precursors of Keratinocytic Cutaneous Malignancies -- Basal Cell Carcinoma -- Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Adnexal Carcinomas of the Skin -- Paget's Disease -- Sarcomas of the Skin -- Kaposi's Sarcoma -- Merkel Cell Carcinoma -- Malignant Neoplasms: Vascular Differentiation -- Cutaneous Neoplastic Disorders Related to HPV and HIV Infection -- Pseudolymphomas of the Skin -- Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma Mycosis Fungoides and Sezary Syndrome -- Dysplastic Nevi -- Congenital Melanocytic Nevi -- The Many Faces of Melanoma -- The Importance of Early Detection of Melanoma, Physician and Self-Examination -- Prognostic Factors and Staging in Melanoma -- Pathology of Melanoma: Interpretation and New Concepts -- Management of the Patient with Melanoma -- Pregnancy and Melanoma -- Genetic Testing for Melanoma -- Spitz nevus -- Cutaneous Carcinogenesis Related to Dermatologic Therapy -- Genetic Disorders Predisposing to Skin Malignancy -- Dermatologic Manifestations of Internal Malignancy -- Dermatologic Manifestations of Systemic Oncologic Therapy of Cutaneous Malignancies -- The Dermoscopic Patterns of Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer -- Computer-Aided Diagnosis for Cutaneous Melanoma -- Confocal Microscopy in Skin Cancer -- Clinical Genomics for Melanoma Detection -- Biopsy Techniques -- Curettage and Electrodesiccation -- Cryosurgery -- Topical Treatment of Skin Cancer -- Immune Response Modulators in the Treatment of Skin Cancer -- Photodynamic Therapy in Skin Cancer -- Surgical Excision for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer -- Mohs Surgery -- Treatment of Disseminated Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers -- Surgical Excision of Melanoma -- Regional Lymph Node Surgery in Melanoma Patients -- Reconstructive Surgery for Skin Cancer -- Radiation Therapy in the Treatment of Skin Cancers -- Adjuvant Therapy for Cutaneous Melanoma -- Vaccine Therapy for Melanoma -- Targeted Therapy for Melanoma -- Imaging Work-up of the Patient with Melanoma -- Treatment of Disseminated Melanoma -- Management of Skin Cancer in the Immunocompromised Patient -- Indoor Tanning -- Vitamin D and UV: Risks and Benefits -- Photography in Skin Cancer Treatment -- Psychological Responses and Coping Strategies in Skin Cancer Patients -- Medical and Legal Aspects of Skin Cancer Patients N2 - Online and in print, Cancer of the Skin, edited by Drs. Rigel, Robinson, Ross, Friedman, Cockerell, Lim, Stockfleth, and Kirkwood, is your complete, multimedia guide to early diagnosis and effective medical and surgical treatment of melanoma and other skin cancers. Thoroughly updated with 11 new chapters, this broad-based, comprehensive reference provides you with the latest information on clinical genetics and genomics of skin cancer, targeted therapy for melanoma, the Vitamin D debate concerning the risks and benefits of sun exposure, and other timely topics. A new, multi-disciplinary team of contributors and editors comprised of leading experts in this field offers truly diverse perspectives and worldwide best practices UR - https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nhs?url=https://www.clinicalkey.com/dura/browse/bookChapter/3-s2.0-C20090310430 ER -