Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors

This user-friendly volume has been prepared by a multidisciplinary team of pediatric specialists. It provides in-depth discussion of the presentation, evaluation, and multimodal management of a wide spectrum of malignant and benign tumors of the head and neck.

The pediatric head and neck cancer patient necessitates a multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide an optimal continuum of care. This A-Z guide provides practical, in-depth information for all medical professionals involved in the evaluation and treatment of these patients. Written in an easy to follow format, each entry contains illustrative figures to aid in pathological and radiographical diagnosis, as well as structured discussion of evaluation and multimodality management.

The alphabetical layout eliminates redundancy and allows the busy physician to quickly locate relevant information. Pediatric Head and Neck Tumors is ideal for young physicians as well as attending physicians seeking to expand their knowledgebase to the various subspecialties involved in the multidisciplinary care of their patients.

Easy to read and follow, the A-Z format covers the spectrum of malignant and benign tumors of the head and neck Each entry provides a practical, in depth discussion of the presentation, evaluation, and multimodality management of each disease entity with concise points for diagnosis and treatment Illustrative figures aid in pathological and radiographical diagnosis Written by a multidisciplinary team of leading pediatric specialists Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Autorentext

Reza Rahbar, DMD, MD, FACS, is Associate Otolaryngologist-in-Chief, Co-Director, Center for Head, Neck, and Skullbase Tumors, Director, Center Aero-Digestive Disorders at Boston Children's Hospital.

Carlos Rodriguez-Galindo, MD, is Director, Solid Tumor Program, Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Medical Director, Pediatric Oncology Clinical Trials, Pediatric Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

John G. Meara, MD, DMD, MBA, is the Director of the Program in Global Surgery and Social Change within the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and is Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Harvard Plastic Surgery Training Program.

Edward R. Smith, MD, is Director, Pediatric Cerebrovascular Surgery Co-Director, Neurosurgical Stroke Program Co-Director, Center for Head, Neck and Skull Base.

Antonio R. Perez-Atayde, MD, is Director of Special Techniques and Staff Pathologist at Boston Children's Hospital.

Zusammenfassung
Written in an easy to follow format, each entry contains illustrative figures to aid in pathological and radiographical diagnosis, as well as structured discussion of evaluation and multimodality management.The alphabetical layout eliminates redundancy and allows the busy physician to quickly locate relevant information.

Inhalt
Part I. Evaluation and Management.- Part II. Disease Specific.