Carcinoma of the Kidney

Hardback

Main Details

Title Carcinoma of the Kidney
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Uday Patel
SeriesContemporary Issues in Cancer Imaging
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 178
ISBN/Barcode 9780521878388
ClassificationsDewey:616.99461075
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 14 Tables, unspecified; 4 Plates, color; 185 Halftones, unspecified; 21 Line drawings, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 6 December 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The last two decades have seen ground-shifting changes in the epidemiology, genetics, diagnosis and management of renal cancer. Advances in diagnosis have led to many tumours being identified at an asymptomatic stage. There have also been parallel advances in treatment, such as nephron sparing procedures and radiologically guided ablative procedures. However, these changes have brought with them dilemmas such as our ability to evaluate the nature and aggressiveness of early stage tumours and how best to identify those patients who will benefit most from early treatment. This practical, clinically-oriented volume focuses on these current diagnostic and clinical challenges, making it relevant to all members of the multidisciplinary cancer care team.

Author Biography

Uday Patel is a Consultant Radiologist at St George's Hospital and Medical School, London.