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This first of two volumes provides and 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 book is organised in themed parts exploring topics such as epidemiology, risk factors, genetic biomarkers, 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.
List of contents
Breast Anatomy & Physiology.- Benign Diseases of the Breast.- Benign Breast Tumors.- Epidemiology, Risk Factors and Prevention.- Breast Imaging and Image-Guided Biopsy Techniques.- Lobular Carcinoma in Situ.- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ.- Biology and Genetics of Breast Cancer.- Clinical Aspects of Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors and ERBB2 Testing.- Prognostic And Predictive Factors Of Invasive Breast Cancer.- Gene Arrays, Prognosis, and Therapeutic Interventions.- Bone Marrow Micrometastases and Circulating Tumor Cells.- Pathology of Breast Cancer.- Intraoperative Pathological Examination of Breast Lesions.- Fibroepithelial Tumors of the Breast.- Mesenchymal Tumors Of The Breast.
About the author
Adnan Aydiner, MD
Clinical Professor of Medical Oncology
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Istanbul University Institute of Oncology
Department of Medical Oncology
Istanbul
TURKEY
Abdullah İgci, MD
Clinical Professor of Surgery
Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty
Department of Surgery
Istanbul
TURKEY
Atilla Soran, MD
Clinical Professor of Surgery
Director, Breast Disease Clinical Research Program
Director, International Breast Fellowship Program
Director, Lymphedema Program
Department of Clinical Oncology
Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
USA
Summary
This first of two volumes provides and 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 book is organised in themed parts exploring topics such as epidemiology, risk factors, genetic biomarkers, 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.
