Principles and management of adrenal cancer

Book · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5873602

Javadpour, N

This book provides information on adrenal diseases of latest developments and guides the clinicians in the care of their patients. The book is divided into two parts. The first section gives an overview of the embryology, anatomy, physiology, markers, pathology, imaging and the current progress in the field. The second edition covers specific diseases of the adrenal cortex and medulla. The increasingly significant roles played by steroids, catecholamines, blockers, computed tomography and magnetic resonance are elucidated and discussed. The contents include: Overview of progress; current problems, and perspectives - embryology anatomy, physiology, and biologic markers; pathology; advances in diagnosis; imaging techniques; adrenal disorders in childhood; primary aldosteronism; Cushing's syndrome; carcinoma; pheochromocytoma; neuroblastoma; metastatic disease; surgical management; and subject index.

• OSTI ID: 5873602
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ADRENAL GLANDS
ANATOMY
CARCINOMAS
PATHOLOGY
PHYSIOLOGY
DIAGNOSIS
THERAPY
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSTIC USES
IMAGE PROCESSING
NMR IMAGING
BIOASSAY
CHILDREN
CUSHING SYNDROME
METASTASES
PATIENTS
STEROIDS
SURGERY
AGE GROUPS
BODY
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
ENDOCRINE DISEASES
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
GLANDS
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANS
PROCESSING
TOMOGRAPHY
USES
550602* - Medicine- External Radiation in Diagnostics- (1980-)