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This book is an up-to-date, single-volume, concise reference in ocular oncology. The book is divided into eight chapters. The first chapter is an introduction to oncology in general that covers basic concepts in cell biology, tumorigenesis, the hallmarks of cancer, and tumor pathology. The second chapter discusses the standard treatment methods employed in ocular oncology, including surgical approaches and techniques, treatment with physical energy such as radiotherapy, lasers, and cryotherapy, and the indications and toxicities of systemic and regional drug therapy. The following five chapters demonstrate the examination, classifications, clinical and imaging presentation, and current specific management options of tumors and relevant lesions that involve the eyelid, ocular surface, orbit, uveal tract, and retina. The final chapter highlights the direct and indirect impact of systemic cancers on the ophthalmic tissues and their management.
The book has been richly illustrated with over 350 original figures, schematic representations, and comparison tables.
Principles of Occular Oncology is a must-have resource for ocular oncology specialists and trainees, general ophthalmologists, and allied cancer care specialists who manage ophthalmic tumors.
List of contents
Chapter 1. Basics of Oncology.- Chapter 2. Treatment Methods in Ocular Oncology.- Chapter 3. Eyelid Tumours.- Chapter 4. Ocular Surface Tumours.- Chapter 5. Orbital Tumors.- Chapter 6. Uveal Tumours.- Chapter 7. Retinal Tumors.- Chapter 8. The Eye in Systemic Cancers.
About the author
Hatem Krema, MD, MSc, FRCS, FICO (Hon.)
Professor Dr. Hatem Krema is the director of the ocular oncology program at the hospitals of the University of Toronto, Canada.
He has over 25 years of profound experience in ocular oncology practice. He was trained in ocular oncology at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, England, United Kingdom, Wills Eye Institute of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre of the University of Toronto.
Dr. Krema is interested in translational clinical research in ophthalmic oncology. He focuses on developing combined multimodal treatment protocols for ocular, adnexal, and orbital cancers, introducing innovative surgical techniques, establishing management algorithms for treatment complications, and applying molecular genomics to the personalized care of ophthalmic tumor patients.
Dr. Krema is frequently invited as a guest speaker and moderator at several national and international conferences. He is an ad hoc peer reviewer for several high-ranked ophthalmology journals and has served as the ocular oncology section editor for the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology for 15 years.
He has mentored several international ocular oncology fellows, has been invited to provide courses and teaching sessions in ocular oncology to residents and fellows in several countries, and was granted several national and international teaching awards.
Summary
This book is an up-to-date, single-volume, concise reference in ocular oncology. The book is divided into eight chapters. The first chapter is an introduction to oncology in general that covers basic concepts in cell biology, tumorigenesis, the hallmarks of cancer, and tumor pathology. The second chapter discusses the standard treatment methods employed in ocular oncology, including surgical approaches and techniques, treatment with physical energy such as radiotherapy, lasers, and cryotherapy, and the indications and toxicities of systemic and regional drug therapy. The following five chapters demonstrate the examination, classifications, clinical and imaging presentation, and current specific management options of tumors and relevant lesions that involve the eyelid, ocular surface, orbit, uveal tract, and retina. The final chapter highlights the direct and indirect impact of systemic cancers on the ophthalmic tissues and their management.
The book has been richly illustrated with over 350 original figures, schematic representations, and comparison tables.
Principles of Occular Oncology is a must-have resource for ocular oncology specialists and trainees, general ophthalmologists, and allied cancer care specialists who manage ophthalmic tumors.
