| Description |
1 online resource (163 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Epidemiology and etiology of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancers -- Thyroid anatomy and physiology -- Thyroid nodule -- Thyroid pathology -- Differentiated thyroid cancer -- Differentiated thyroid cancer: rare clinical situations -- Differentiated thyroid cancer in children -- Thyroid cancer and pregnancy -- Anaplastic carcinoma of the thyroid -- Medullary cancer -- Primary lymphoma of the thyroid -- Metastases of the thyroid |
| Summary |
Covering all aspects of thyroid cancer, including nodules, pathology, thyroid and whole-body scans, ultrasounds and other nuclear medicine and radiological studies as well as follow-up testing and prognosis, the book addresses important issues that physicians should cover when dealing with their patients. It also tackles the treatment of differentiated thyroid cancer (the commonest variety) and all aspects of the management including surgery, the role and logistics of radioactive iodine and long-term prescription of thyroid hormone. This pocket-sized book provides an easily accessible source o |
| Analysis |
geneeskunde |
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medicine |
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volksgezondheid |
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public health |
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afbeelden |
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imagery |
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chirurgie |
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surgery |
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radiologie |
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radiology |
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oncologie |
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oncology |
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Medicine (General) |
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Geneeskunde (algemeen) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| In |
Springer eBooks |
| Subject |
Thyroid gland -- Cancer.
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Thyroid Neoplasms
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Thyroid gland -- Cancer
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Tumeurs de la thyroïde.
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Schilddrüsenkrebs
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Thyroïde -- Cancer.
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Schilddrèusenkrebs.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781846287480 |
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1846287480 |
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1846285445 |
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9781846285448 |
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