Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology Uveal Tumors

Written by internationally renowned experts, this book is the newest volume in the Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology book series. This book, in addition to the other six volumes provides detailed practical guidance and advice on the diagnosis and management of the complete range of ocular cancers. Supplying the reader with state-of-the-art knowledge required in order to identify these cancers early and to treat them as effectively as possible, this book covers Uveal Tumors. The information presented enables readers to provide effective patient care using the latest knowledge on ophthalmic oncology and to verify diagnostic conclusions based on comparison with numerous full-color clinical photographs from the authors' private collections, histopathologic microphotographs, imaging studies, crisp illustrations, and videos. Clinical Ophthalmic Oncology's clinically focused and user-friendly format allows for rapid retrieval of information in daily practice and is written for residents, fellows, and any physician involved in the care of patients with ocular or orbital malignancies. Additionally, this edition adds several hundred new images to improve comprehension of procedures and techniques. This volume is devoted solely to uveal tumors, explaining various diagnostic and biopsy techniques (videos), and describing the therapeutic options for different types of uveal tumors and their simulating conditions.