Skin Cancer (eBook)

Robert A. Schwartz, MD, Professor & Head, Dermatology, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Skin Cancer: Recognition and Management 5
Contents 7
Contributors 9
Preface 11
1 Introduction 13
2 Actinic keratosis 17
3 Other premalignant cutaneous dysplasias 28
4 Bowen’s disease 45
5 Squamous cell carcinoma 59
6 Keratoacanthoma 78
7 Basal cell carcinoma 99
8 Appendageal carcinomas and cutaneous sarcomas 117
9 Kaposi’s sarcoma 130
10 Dysplastic nevus and dysplastic nevus syndrome 153
11 Melanoma 164
12 Dermoscopy for skin cancer 212
13 Merkel cell carcinoma 232
14 Dermatitic precursors of mycosis fungoides 239
15 Cutaneous lymphoma, leukemia, and related disorders 250
16 Cutaneous metastatic disease 279
17 Cutaneous markers of internal malignancy 295
18 Early oral and oropharyngeal cancer diagnosis and management 317
19 Histopathologic considerations in the management of skin cancer 337
20 Historical survey: methods used to treat skin cancer 362
21 Curettage and electrodesiccation 379
22 Cryosurgery 388
23 Excision of skin cancer 397
24 Local flap closure in the management of skin cancer 415
25 The role of skin grafts in the management of skin malignancies 427
26 Mohs micrographic surgery 437
27 Photodynamic therapy 450
28 Cutaneous cancer and radiotherapy 461
29 Local chemotherapy 474
30 Topical immunotherapy 480
31 Treatment of melanoma 489
Index 521

2nd Edition

"A superb group of contributors from Europe and North
America join [Schwartz] in this text. The overall result is a
concise compendium of current knowledge about skin cancers of all
sorts. The book is nicely illustrated with beautiful color pictures
and is extensively referenced. The material is up to date and
comprehensive." (American Society for Dermatologic
Surgery)

"Fully revised and expanded, this new edition now includes
full colour photographs and illustrations throughout to aid
recognition and diagnosis, and covers the latest developments and
treatment modalities. This is a very good introductory book for
dermatology residents and medical students taking their dermatology
elective. The basic principles of treatment and diagnosis of skin
cancer are covered in a clear and concise manner. The information
is well organized and presented in an easy to understand
format." (Doodys Book Reviews, December 2008)

"The revised and expanded edition includes premalignant and
malignant skin disorders including dermoscopy, a noninvasive
technique for the evaluation of pigmented lesions of the skin and
mucosa. Considering that skin cancer is doubling every 15 to 20
years worldwide this is a timely update. Among Hispanic men in
California a melanoma epidemic is occurring, evidenced by a 1.8%
annual increase in the incidence of invasive melanomas."
(E-Streams, September 2008)

Praise for the previous edition:

"This book, in encyclopedic detail, is well written, lucid and
easy to read. The chapters dealing with various skin cancers are
distinguished by their depth, clarity and variety of clinical
photographs. This book is a must for all physicians who are serious
about recognizing and treating skin cancer." (American Family
Physician)

"...and excellent review of the presentation and pathology of
the common and uncommon cutaneous malignancies." (Annals of the
Royal College of Surgeons)

"...copious references at the end of each chapter...a
comprehensive chapter on skin tumour pathology...of great interest
to those who are committed to the field." (British Journal of
Dermatology)

"...a handy sized reference on an important and common problem."
(Cancer Forum)

"...a comprehensive and detailed overview about the management
of cuntaneous malignancies...the book can be recommended without
any restriction to dermatologists, pathologists, oncologists and to
all physicians who are faced with skin deiseases." (Experimental
Pathology)

"...Dr Schwartz has enormous experience of the subject...This
would be an excellent book both for trainee dermatologists and any
medical practitioner with an interest in skin cancer. It should be
available for reference in any medical library."
(Pathology)

"...many nondermatologists are becoming actively involved in
screening and treatment - making this second edition of Skin
Cancer: Recognition and Management timely and useful."

-Larry Millikan MD in JAMA, September 3, 2008