Ocular Oncology by Daniel M. Albert, Arthur Polans - 9780367446673

CRC Press

This book focuses on uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma, the principal tumors originating in the eyes of adults and children, respectively. It discusses the current status of clinical trials in ocular oncology and provides a review of risk and prognostic factors associated with eye tumors. > \nSurvival rates in cases of uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma - the leading intraocular malignancies in adults and children - may be high, but means of earlier diagnosis and improved treatment options are needed to preserve vision and prevent metastasis. This reference deals principally with the molecular biology and genetic factors which trigger and promote the two most common ocular tumours. > 1. Clinical Overview of Uveal Melanoma: Introduction to Tumors of the Eye 2. Clinical Overview: Retinoblastoma 3. Epidemiology of Uveal Melanoma: Patient Characteristics, Risk Factors, and Predisposing Elements 4. Epidemiology of Retinoblastoma 5. Genetics of Uveal Melanoma: Chromosomal Rearrangemens