Overview
- Contains authoritative accounts of breast disease from an international team of authors
- Explores genetic biomarkers and imaging techniques in breast disease diagnosis
- Enables better diagnosis through the use of colour illustrations
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Table of contents (18 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This first of two fully updated volumes provides an in-depth account of breast disease characteristics, imaging and diagnosis. Covering from breast anatomy and tumor biology to benign and malignant lesions this is an indispensable companion for breast specialists, medical oncologists, radiologists and pathologists. The new edition contains chapters covering nuclear medicine and a chapter explaining biostatistical and epidemiological terms and has been updated to reflect the latest changes in biomarkers and cancer staging. The book explores topics such as epidemiology, risk factors, pathological evaluation of tumors and biopsy techniques.
With a high number of colored illustrations and edited by highly experienced clinicians, this work enables readers to gain an interdisciplinary perspective on breast diseases. Contributions from an international team of experts present invaluable insight into pathological and epidemiological aspects of breast disease. Covering both theoretical and practical aspects of breast cancer this is a highly informative and carefully presented book which will appeal to an international audience of breast cancer practitioners.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Adnan Aydiner MD, Institute of Oncology, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Medical Oncology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. Professor of Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. He is a member of many International Societies and is the Board Member of Istanbul University Oncology Institute. He is the President of Clinical Oncology Society and the President of Lung Cancer Society in Turkey. He is a Board Member of Istanbul Breast Society. He is one of the principal investigators in many International trials and he has published over 130 peer-review papers. He is one of the editors of "Breast Disease, Diagnosis and Pathology", "Breast Disease, Diagnosis and Management", and "Breast Disease, A Guide to Clinical Practice", books (by Springer), and also the editor of more than 15 books.
Abdullah Igci MD, FACS, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery, Breast Unit, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey. Professor of Surgery. Director, Turkey Breast Disease Federation; Director, Istanbul Breast Society. He has published over 60 peer-review papers, and he is one of the editors of "Breast Disease, Diagnosis and Pathology", "Breast Disease, Diagnosis and Management", and "Breast Disease, A Guide to Clinical Practice", books (by Springer).
Atilla Soran MD, MPH, FACS, Department of Breast Surgery, Magee-Womens Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburg, USA. Professor of Surgery; Director, International Breast Fellowship Program; Director, Lymphedema Program; Director, Clinical Research for Breast Disease; Director, Breast Disease Clinical Research Program; Director, International Breast Fellowship Program; Director, Comprehensive Lymphedema Center; Chair, International Committee National Consortium of Breast Centers. He has published over 130 peer-review papers, and he is one of the editors of "Breast Disease, Diagnosis and Pathology", "Breast Disease, Diagnosis and Management", and "Breast Disease, A Guide to Clinical Practice", books (by Springer).
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Breast Disease
Book Subtitle: Diagnosis and Pathology, Volume 1
Editors: Adnan Aydiner, Abdullah Igci, Atilla Soran
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-04606-4
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-04605-7Published: 21 March 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-04606-4Published: 07 March 2019
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XII, 260
Number of Illustrations: 43 b/w illustrations, 103 illustrations in colour
Topics: Oncology, Imaging / Radiology, Pathology