Melanoma - From Diagnosis to Therapy

This book aims to provide more nuanced diagnostic information beyond the standard ABCDEs of melanoma diagnosis to help screen atypical presentations alongside common presentations. By providing up-to-date diagnosis, staging, and therapy information with an emphasis on dermoscopy, this unique guide provides what longer, more comprenhensive texts cannot - a succinct and concise educaitonal guide for ease of use. While there are other longer references regarding melanoma, this book attempts to provide only essential information for optimal usability across disciplines. Though small in size, the book is comprehensive in its coverage, offering chapters on staging and diagnosis while going more in depth on chapters covering melanoma in childhood and during pregnancy. Images are primarily sourced from actual patients through extensive use of the dermatoscope to get the highest definition photo available. Melanoma - From Diagnosis to Therapy is a valuable resource for practicing dermatologists and residents as well as practitioners who work in general clinical settings and patients looking for a more detailed understanding of the disease. Table of ContentChapter 1 Melanoma Staging.- Chapter 2 Molecular Diagnosis of Melanoma.- Chapter 3 Familial Melanoma.- Chapter 4 Treatment for Stages 1 to 3.- Chapter 5 Treatment for Regionally Advanced and In Transmit Melanoma.- Chapter 6 Treatment for Stage 4.- Chapter 7 Side Effects of Melanoma Therapy.- Chapter 8 Pediatric Melanoma.- Chapter 9 Melanoma and Pregnancy.- Chapter 10 Mucosal Melanoma.- Chapter 11 Uveal Melanoma.- Chapter 12 Conjunctival Melanoma.- Chapter 13 Minority Melanoma Paradox.- Chapter 14 Melanoma Risk With Immunomodulators.- Chapter 15 Dermoscopy.- Chapter 16 Risk Factors for Melanoma Development.Biographical NoteSusana Ortiz-Urda, MD, PhD, MBADepartment of Dermatology, University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA, USAWilson Ho, MDDepartment of Dermatology, University of California, San FranciscoSt. Mary’s Medical CenterSan Francisco, CA, USAAlbert Lee, BADepartment of Dermatology, University of California, San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA, USASchool of Medicine, University of California, San DiegoSan Diego, CA, USAThis book aims to provide more nuanced diagnostic information beyond the standard ABCDEs of melanoma diagnosis to help screen atypical presentations alongside common presentations. By providing up-to-date diagnosis, staging, and therapy information with an emphasis on dermoscopy, this unique guide provides what longer, more comprenhensive texts cannot - a succinct and concise educaitonal guide for ease of use. While there are other longer references regarding melanoma, this book attempts to provide only essential information for optimal usability across disciplines. Though small in size, the book is comprehensive in its coverage, offering chapters on staging and diagnosis while going more in depth on chapters covering melanoma in childhood and during pregnancy. Images are primarily sourced from actual patients through extensive use of the dermatoscope to get the highest definition photo available. Melanoma - From Diagnosis to Therapy is a valuable resource for practicing dermatologists and residents as well as practitioners who work in general clinical settings and patients looking for a more detailed understanding of the disease. A pocket sized guide for diagnosing and treating melanoma Filled with dozens of images from actual patients Written for a variety of disciplines, from the practicing dermatologist to the studious resident