Advanced Skin Cancer: A Case-Based Approach

Description

Advanced skin cancer is one that has already metastasized beyond its primary origin, or one that has invaded underlying tissues such that surgical resection either is technically impossible or would lead to an unacceptable functional or cosmetic outcome. These skin cancers present a complex problem that requires the input of multiple specialties to delineate the best management plan. National guidelines utilize the best available data to guide management decisions. However, there is considerable leeway within the guidelines, enabling the ultimate care decision to be molded to best fit each individual patient. This book aims to provide instructional examples of patient cases where the input of the multidisciplinary team is critical in providing the most suitable care plan for the patient. Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Editors Contributors 1 Melanoma Introduction Epidemiology Pathogenesis and Risk Factors Clinical Presentation and Histological Subtypes Treatment and Prognosis References Case 1.1 Case 1.2 Case 1.3 Case 1.4 Case 1.5 Case 1.6 Case 1.7 Case 1.8 2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma Introduction References Case 2.1 Case 2.2 Case 2.3 Case 2.4 Case 2.5 3 Basal Cell Carcinoma Introduction References Case 3.1 Case 3.2 Case 3.3 Case 3.4 4 Cutaneous Lymphoma Overview Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma References Case 4.1 Case 4.2 Case 4.3 Case 4.4 Case 4.5 Case 4.6 Case 4.7 Case 4.8 5 Kaposi’s Sarcoma Introduction References Case 5.1 Case 5.2 Case 5.3 Case 5.4 6 Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans Introduction References Case 6.1 Case 6.2 Case 6.3 7 Merkel Cell Carcinoma Introduction References Case 7.1 Case 7.2 Case 7.3 8 Rare Cancer Presentations Case 8.1 Case 8.2 Case 8.3 Index