ABSTRACT

Tumors and cancers are insidious diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that extend beyond their usual boundaries and disrupt the normal functions of affected organs. Forming the second of the four volumes devoted to tumors and cancers, this volume focuses on the head/neck, cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems. Each chapter presents a state of the art summary of tumor/cancer of a particular organ/type in relation to its definition, biology, epidemiology, disease mechanism/pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

chapter 1|6 pages

Introductory Remarks

section I|50 pages

Head and Neck

chapter 2|6 pages

Ear Tumors

chapter 3|6 pages

Eye Tumors

chapter 4|6 pages

Laryngeal Cancer

chapter 6|6 pages

Odontogenic Tumors

chapter 7|6 pages

Oral Cavity Cancer

chapter 8|6 pages

Pharyngeal Cancer

chapter 9|6 pages

Salivary Gland Tumors

section II|58 pages

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems

section III|66 pages

Digestive System

chapter 19|8 pages

Anal Cancer

chapter 20|6 pages

Appendiceal Cancer

chapter 21|6 pages

Bile Duct Cancer

chapter 23|6 pages

Esophageal Cancer

chapter 24|4 pages

Gallbladder Cancer

chapter 25|6 pages

Gastric Cancer

chapter 26|6 pages

Hepatic Cancer

chapter 27|8 pages

Pancreatic Cancer