Download e-book for iPad: Pediatric Radiation Oncology, 4th Edition by Edward C Halperin, Louis S Constine, Nancy J Tarbell, Larry

By Edward C Halperin, Louis S Constine, Nancy J Tarbell, Larry E Kun

ISBN-10: 0781742528

ISBN-13: 9780781742528

The definitive textual content and reference on pediatric radiation oncology is now in its completely revised and up to date Fourth variation. This version incorporates a brand-new part on depth modulated radiation remedy (IMRT), designated details on 3-dimensional therapy making plans, and diagrams exhibiting 3-dimensional therapies for mind tumors, retinoblastoma, sarcomas, and neuroblastoma. The authors assessment the newest scientific trials on administration of leukemia, supratentorial and infratentorial mind tumors, retinoblastoma, neuroblastoma, Hodgkin’s disorder, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Ewing’s sarcoma, osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and Wilms’ tumor. This variation additionally comprises new details at the overdue results of melanoma remedy and the chance of treatment-induced secondary malignant neoplasms.

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Weiss E, Krebeck M, Kohler B, et al. Does the standardized helmet technique lead to adequate coverage of the cribriform plate? An analysis of current practice with respect to the ICRU 50 report. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2001;49(5):1475â 1480. 57. Kalapurakal JA, Sathiaseelan V, Bista T, et al. Adverse impact of multileaf collimator field shaping on lens dose in children with acute leukemia receiving cranial irradiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2000;48(4):1227â 1231. 58. Cherlow JM, Sather H, Steinherz P, et al.

In April 2002 she was hospitalized for chemotherapy and developed recurrent headaches. Computed tomography (CT) indicated the presence of left cerebral hemorrhage and a chloroma. A ventricular drain was placed. Radiotherapy was administered for increased intracranial pressure, but the patient's mental status declined. Review of her CT scan showed no significant change as result of radiation therapy. After a discussion with the child's family, a â do not resuscitateâ order was issued, and the child died.

Ebb DH, Weinstein HJ. Diagnosis and treatment of childhood acute myelogenous leukemia. Pediatr Clin North Am 1997;44(4):847â 862. 83. Lowenberg B, Downing JR, Burnett A. Acute myeloid leukemia. N Engl J Med 1999;341(14):1051â 1062. 84. Miyoshi H, Shimizu K, Kozu T, et al. t(8;21) Breakpoints on chromosome 21 in acute myeloid leukemia are clustered within a limited region of a single gene, AML 1. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1991;88:10431â 10434. 85. Downing JR. The AML1 ETO chimaeric transcription factor in acute myeloid leukaemia: biology and clinical significance.

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