Medical specialties, branches of medicine

There are two major differences in concept between this volume and others in the International Histological Classification of Tu- mours series.

In recent years, a series of excellent textbooks have been published dealing with pathology of the thyroid gland.

Optimum utilization of modern vascular diagnostic technology requires expert users.

During the years that have intervened since the third volume of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Monographs on Pathology of Laboratory Animals, Digestive System, was published, new information of interest to pathologists has developed at a rather remarkable pace.

Magnetic resonance cholangiography is a new noninvasive diagnostic technique for direct visualization of biliary ducts.

This book, edited by Prof.

The incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of gynecologic cancer have undergone major changes during the past 20 years.

Die bildgebende Diagnostik der Dünndarmerkrankungen ist in einem Wandel begriffen.

Musculoskeletal studies account for an important proportion of the daily clinical practice of most radiologists.

Increased intra abdominal pressure as used in laparoscopic surgery produces various changes in the human organism.

One of the most amazing and spectacular developments in modern radiology has been the rapid growth and expansion of so-called interventional radiology, which can also be described as minimally invasive therapy guided by radiological imaging.

From the viewpoint of a health economist, the intensive care unit (leU) is a particularly fascinating phenomenon.

The manuscripts in this book were generated from a conference occurring at the University of Heidelberg in September 1996.

Radiology of the Female Pelvic Organs represents the third text in Erich K.

Bladder cancer represents a major challenge to the oncologist.

Sports medicine is acquiring an important role owing to the increasing number of sports-active people and professional athletes.

Many different opinions exist as to the appropriate diagnostic workup and therapy for spinal tumors.

In this volume an account is given of the technologies relevant to the detection of sentinel lymph nodes in the context of surgical oncology.

PET in Oncology describes the principles of positron emission tomography and is a useful resource for incorporating the technique in clinical practice.

Imaging studies are playing an increasingly role in the evaluation of endocrine diseases; accordingly, familiarity with the specific indications for the various modalities, and with the characteristic findings, is essential.

Advanced routine imaging techniques have made it possible to diagnose localized abnormalities often before they have produced irreversible damage.

General pathologists see many biopsies from transplanted organs but few are in large enough centres so that this forms the bulk of their work.

Endoscopic surgery in children is a rapidly expanding field in pediatric surgery.

The 1973 WHO classification of bladder tumours anticipated a probable need for eventual revision of the criteria for diagnosing papillary and flat bladder neoplasia.

Numerous diseases in the areas of orthopaedics, rheumatology, and radiology can only be completely diagnosed if the corresponding conditions of the skin and mucous membranes are included in the diagnostic work-up (skin-bone).

Die Reden führender Vertreter der Gynäkologie sind eindrucksvolle Zeitdokumente, die mit der Entwicklung des Fachgebiets eng verbundenen Leistungen und Namen Gestalt geben.

Das praxisnahe Kurzlehrbuch zur Einführung in die Ultraschalldiagnostik in aktualisierter Neuauflage.

This book provides a clinically oriented overview on the patho-physiological background and the use of bisphosphonates in oncology.

In the United States in 1997, 28800 new cases of malignant tumors of the kidney and renal pelvis were diagnosed along with 2100 new cases of malignant tumors of the ureter and other urinary organs, 7200 primary malignant tumors of the testis, and 1300 primary malignant tumors of the penis and other genital organs.

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Historically, the diagnosis of clinical problems in the head and neck has relied on a combination of physical examination and plain film radiography.

Lung cancer is not a single disease process but is a group of biologically variable diseases.

Das Buch bietet Ärzten und Juristen vielseitige Hilfen zur Erstellung von Gutachten auf allen Fachgebieten der Medizin, die als Fundament für eine Rechtsprechung geeignet sind.

The use 0\ contrast media within diagnostic radiology has been firmly established for many years now.

Diagnose und Therapie von Durchblutungsstörungen bei Veränderungen der Arterien und Venen sind mit der Angiographie erkennbar, und ihre Behandlung ist planbar geworden.

Shape memory alloy implants or "e;smart biomaterial"e; have already been used in humans for 20 years in selected countries.

Computers have had and will continue to have a tremendous impact on professional activity in almost all areas.

Although the technology required for the successful application of contrast echo cardiography has evolved rapidly over the past few years, the technique has not yet gained widespread clinical acceptance.

Clinical studies during the past 10 years have shown that PET is more sensitive than CT and MRI for the detection of many tumors.

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Inflammations represent the most frequent diseases of the orbit.

Modern therapeutic strategies in the last decade have radically changed the approach to the oncologic patient with metastatic disease.

In commissioning this volume of Current Topics in Pathology, the editor of the series, Prof.

Dermatopathology is evolving as a significant subspecialty.

The yearbook compiles the most recent, widespread developments of experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book.

The maturation phenomenon, first described by Ito et al.