Oncologia dermatologica

This book provides an overview of melanoma skin cancer and illustrates the most recent advances in the field of its clinical management. Today, thanks to new treatments like targeted therapies and immunotherapies, about 50% of metastatic patients can be cured and healed. Moreover, recently, such treatments have proven effective in the adjuvant setting by reducing the risk of disease progression and the mortality rate by 30-40%. Melanoma management represents a model for immuno-oncology, and starting from the experiences made in this field, today immune checkpoint inhibitors can also be successfully used to treat other neoplasms. However, in spite of the good results achieved, mortality rates are still high. For this reason, we still need to gain a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying primary and acquired resistance, and to find ways to extend the long-term benefits that have been recently achieved in resistant patients.

Tra i compiti della medicina estetica c’è la  “cura del futile” ovvero ciò che esula dalla terapia psicofisica e che valorizza l’immagine della persona, articolando le prestazioni in virtù di un visibile riscontro e di una piena partecipazione del malato, tale da spostare la sua attenzione dalla malattia.La funzione principale della medicina estetica nei confronti del paziente oncologico consiste nel prevenire i danni cutanei causati dalla tossicità dei farmaci e i danni psicologici derivanti dalla compromissione della sua immagine corporea.Il suo obiettivo pertanto è cercare di tendere all’essere attraverso l’apparire, modificare l’aspetto esterno al fine di modulare quello più intimo e profondo stimolando fiducia e coraggio.

L'utilizzo della dermoscopia come ausilio diagnostico non invasivo nel difficile e strategico settore della diagnosi precoce del melanoma ha rappresentato una delle più importanti novità nella dermatologia dell'ultimo decennio. Questo miniatlante, promosso e realizzato nell'ambito di un progetto multicentrico della Associazione Italiana di Diagnostica non Invasiva in Dermatologia, prende in rassegna i melanomi "difficili", cioè quei casi non frequentissimi, ma neppure così eccezionali nella pratica clinica, nei quali l'esame dermoscopico da solo può non essere sufficiente a formulare una diagnosi corretta.

Based on extensive clinical, histological, and experimental studies, this guide serves as an authoritative source of information on the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of cutaneous lymphomas-reflecting the state-of-the-art in the field of cutaneous lymphomas-presented in the context of the brand-new WHO/EORTC-consensus-classification.

Skin lymphomas are relatively rare. They may arise in the skin itself and as a by-product of HIV infection, or may arise elsewhere as a result of Hodgkin's disease, B cell lymphomas or leukaemia. Whatever the cause, they can easily be overlooked as psoriasis or dermatitis. Diagnosis of skin lymphoma is difficult and making the wrong diagnosis can prove fatal. Consequently, those in training in dermatology and pathology need to have a good understanding of the clinical presentations and the pathological correlates of this challenging disease. An Illustrated Guide to Skin Lymphoma is a beautiful full-colour illustrated text and atlas that combines pathology with clinical features and treatment. This second edition includes the latest classification systems for cutaneous lymphomas as well as brand new chapters and an expanded section on treatment.

Part of the "American Cancer Society's Atlas of Clinical Oncology" series, this full-color atlas offers a comprehensive visual guide to diagnosis, management, and post-treatment care for all stages of skin cancer.

The ultimate all-in-one guide to diagnosing and treating skin cancer A Doody's Core Title ESSENTIAL PURCHASE! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "This excellent comprehensive book covers all types of skin cancer, their clinical presentation, the genetic alterations leading to particular tumors, and treatment. The clinical color photographs for the most part are of fine quality. The histology is shown side by side with the clinical findings. Shaded summary boxes highlight the salient points for those who wish a quick read through the book...Everyone will enjoy the thorough coverage of the diagnosis and management of skin cancer in this book. I highly recommend it be purchased by any physician caring for patients with skin cancer. The abundant illustrations are of high quality."--Doody's Review Service "This all-inclusive textbook contains the most comprehensive, up-to-date and detailed information on any topic related to skin cancer...It could serve as the main resource for any physician for years to come." --Perry Robins, MD, President, Skin Cancer Foundation (from the foreword) Comprehensive in scope, yet precise in its approach, this superbly illustrated text is a must-have clinical companion for any dermatology practice. Skin Cancer carefully takes you through every important step in the diagnosis and clinical management of skin cancer conditions. Skin Cancer begins with an incisive discussion of both normal and aging skin, and the incidences and causes of skin cancer. Next, you'll get a thorough look at all types of skin cancer--followed by a section on treating cancer in various patient populations, including non-white populations, children, and pregnant women. The book concludes with in-depth sections on skin cancer prevention--covering critical topics such as skin cancer vaccines and chemoprevention of skin cancer--in addition to the medicolegal and economic issues related to skin cancer. Features: The complete A-to-Z guide to skin cancer, offering a clear understanding of skin cancer epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, future directions, and medicolegal and psychosocial aspects More than 450 illustrations State-of-the-art coverage of biopsy techniques, dermoscopy and mole mapping, surgical excision, reconstructive surgery of eye lid cancers and skin cancer defects, and more Consistent outlines of chapters within a section that summarize chapter material Key points that introduce the start of each major section within a chapter Numerous easy-to-use tables and boxes