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Tongue Lesions

Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Strategies

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Authors:
  1. Mahmoud F. Sakr

    1. Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

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  • Covers all congenital and acquired tongue lesions
  • Describes the new techniques available for glossectomy and for reconstruction
  • Explores the recent trials on tongue transplantation

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxii
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  2. Embryology of the Tongue

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 1-4

  3. Surgical Anatomy of the Tongue

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 5-18

  4. Histology of the Tongue

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 19-23

  5. Physiology of the Tongue

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 25-32

  6. Congenital Anomalies

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 33-60

  7. Tongue Trauma

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 61-82

  8. Tongue Piercing

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 83-91

  9. Inflammation (Glossitis)

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 93-108

  10. Swellings of the Tongue

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 109-138

  11. Neoplastic Lesions of the Tongue

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 139-165

  12. Tongue Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 167-205

  13. Tongue Discoloration

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 207-239

  14. Tongue Fissures

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 241-248

  15. Ulcers of the Tongue

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 249-323

  16. Glossectomy

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 325-358

  17. Surgical Management of the Neck

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 359-382

  18. Reconstruction After Glossectomy

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 383-413

  19. Tongue Replantation After Trauma

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 415-423

  20. Tongue Allotransplantation

    • Mahmoud F. Sakr
    Pages 425-436
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About this book

The book offers in a single resource the whole coverage of different diseases and lesions, congenital or acquired, of the tongue, along with a complete spectrum of surgical techniques that can be used to achieve the best functional and aesthetic results.

In addition to tongue embryology, surgical anatomy, histology and physiology, the book explores the differential diagnosis of congenital anomalies of the tongue and lingual lesions, as well as the most recent advances in surgical management (resection, reconstruction and surgical management of the neck in patients with tongue cancer).

The volume includes unique chapters about tongue replantation and tongue allo-transplantation.

Richly illustrated, this book provides an indispensable source of knowledge to all specialists and trainees entrusted with the care of patients suffering from tongue lesions.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt

    Mahmoud F. Sakr

About the author

Mahmoud Sakr, MD, PhD, FACS, graduated in 1981 and completed his Master Degree (MS) and doctorate degree (PhD) in Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt. He had his fellowship in Surgery and Organ Transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pennsylvania, USA. He is currently a Professor of Surgery, Head, Neck and Endocrinology Unit, Alexandria University, Egypt. He published 23 surgical books as well as 121 articles in esteemed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute in many international journals.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Tongue Lesions

  • Book Subtitle: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Strategies

  • Authors: Mahmoud F. Sakr

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08198-9

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-08197-2Published: 24 August 2022

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-08200-9Published: 25 August 2023

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-08198-9Published: 23 August 2022

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXII, 436

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 165 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Otorhinolaryngology, Oncology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery

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