Skin Cancer (eBook)

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

Contributors.

Preface.

1 Introduction.

2 Actinic keratosis.

3 Other premalignant cutaneous dysplasias.

4 Bowen's disease.

5 Squamous cell carcinoma.

6 Keratoacanthoma.

7 Basal cell carcinoma.

8 Appendageal carcinomas and cutaneous sarcomas.

9 Kaposi's sarcoma.

10 Dysplastic nevus and dysplastic nevus syndrome.

11 Melanoma.

12 Dermoscopy for skin cancer.

13 Merkel cell carcinoma.

14 Dermatitic precursors of mycosis fungoides.

15 Cutaneous lymphoma, leukemia, and related disorders.

16 Cutaneous metastatic disease.

17 Cutaneous markers of internal malignancy.

18 Early oral and oropharyngeal cancer diagnosis and management.

19 Histopathologic considerations in the management of skin cancer.

20 Historical survey: methods used to treat skin cancer.

21 Curettage and electrodesiccation.

22 Cryosurgery.

23 Excision of skin cancer.

24 Local flap closure in the management of skin cancer.

25 The role of skin grafts in the management of skin malignancies.

26 Mohs micrographic surgery.

27 Photodynamic therapy.

28 Cutaneous cancer and radiotherapy.

29 Local chemotherapy.

30 Topical immunotherapy.

31 Treatment of melanoma.

Index

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