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Title Chondrosarcoma : biology and clinical management / Francis J. Hornicek, editor
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2021

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Contents Part I. Biology of Chondrosarcoma -- Pathology of Chondrosarcoma -- Advances in the Molecular Biology of Chondrosarcoma -- Imaging Features of Chondrosarcoma -- Part II. Skeletal and Extraskeletal Chondrosarcoma -- Chondrosarcomas: Conventional and Secondary -- Primary Soft Tissue Chondrosarcoma -- Part III. Management of Chondrosarcoma -- Chondrosarcoma of the Axial Skeleton -- Chondrosarcoma of the Appendicular Skeleton -- Chondrosarcoma of the Hand -- Chondrosarcoma of the Clavicle -- Radiation Therapy for Chondrosarcoma -- Systemic Therapy for Chondrosarcoma -- Vascular Issues in Complex Surgical Resection of Chondrosarcoma -- Part IV. The Future of Chondrosarcoma Research and Treatment -- The Future of Chondrosarcoma Research and Treatment
Summary Chondrosarcoma, a rare cancer that develops from cartilage cells, occurs mainly in the bones but can also appear in the soft tissue of the pelvis, hip and shoulder. Unfortunately, these cancers are highly resistant to both chemotherapy and radiation, and no successful adjuvant therapies currently exist. As such, surgical treatment and resection remain the mainstays of management for patients with these tumors. This concise text is a comprehensive presentation of the current knowledge regarding the development, diagnosis and management of chondrosarcomas. Part I discusses pathology, molecular biology and imaging features of chondrosarcomas. The different types of skeletal and extraskeletal tumors are presented in detail in part II, including conventional and secondary tumors. Management approaches are outlined and described in part III - limb salvage surgery is the most common, and although less effective, radiation and chemotherapy are indicated in certain cases. Part IV examines the future of chondrosarcoma management and development of novel adjuvant therapies, as well as the relationship of this disease to similar types (e.g., chordoma). Bringing together the most up-to-date information on this rare cancer, Chondrosarcoma will be a valuable resource for orthopedic oncologists, researchers and all medical professionals treating these challenging tumors
Notes Includes index
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed July 1, 2021)
Subject Bones -- Cancer.
Soft tissue tumors.
Bones -- Cancer -- Treatment
Soft tissue tumors -- Treatment
Cartilage cells.
Bone Neoplasms
Soft Tissue Neoplasms
Chondrocytes
Bones -- Cancer
Bones -- Cancer -- Treatment
Cartilage cells
Soft tissue tumors
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Genre/Form Llibres electrònics.
Form Electronic book
Author Hornicek, Francis J., editor.
ISBN 9783030745721
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