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Elsevier Health Sciences
26 May 2015
Diagnose common equine tumors accurately and find clinical information quickly! Clinical Equine Oncology describes the cellular basis of cancer and its etiopathogenesis, along with the principles of diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer cases. This comprehensive resource offers more than just facts and diagrams - hundreds of detailed photographs make it easier to recognize and evaluate more than 50 types of tumors. It's useful to anyone working in the equine field, whether you're a veterinary surgeon, a practicing vet, equine dentist, or veterinary student. Written by a recognized expert on equine medicine, Derek Knottenbelt, this is the only book on the market that is completely dedicated to coverage of cancer in horses!

More than 50 different types of tumor are covered, including tumors that occur in each of the 10 body systems.

Over 800 excellent-quality photographs show the appearance of pathologies and cancerous conditions both before and after treatment.

More than 80 full-color diagrams summarize key information.

Detailed Pathology section describes common neoplasms in horses, cites research literature, and describes what is generally known about each condition.

Authoritative, inclusive, and unique coverage is likely to remain the standard reference for years to come.

Expert authors are recognized as the top experts in the field of equine oncology.

Practical, colorful design includes icon-based references for quick appraisal of prevalence and prognosis.
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Imprint:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 276mm,  Width: 216mm, 
Weight:   2.240kg
ISBN:   9780702042669
ISBN 10:   0702042668
Pages:   720
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Preface Glossary Section 1: Basic Principles of Oncology 1. Introduction 2. The Challenges and Problems of Equine Oncological Practice 3. Tumour Nomenclature 4. Biology of Tumour Growth 5. Clinical Effects of Cancer in Horses 6. Paraneoplastic Syndromes 7. Principles of Diagnosis 8. Pathological Methods in Equine Oncology 9. Principles of Oncological Therapy Section 2: Pathology 10. Introduction 11. Sarcoids 12. Squamous Cell Carcinoma 13. Melanocytic Neoplasms 14. Other Epithelial Neoplasms: Cutaneous, Mucocutaneous and Ocular Adnexal 15. Internal Surface-based Neoplasia: Mesothelioma 16. Mesenchymal Neoplasms: Fibrous and Adipose 17. Nerve Sheath Neoplasms 18. Smooth Muscle and Skeletal Muscle Neoplasms 19. Bone and Dental Region Neoplasms 20. Vascular Neoplasms 21. Haematopoietic (Round Cell) Neoplasms 22. Central and Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms 23. Internal Ocular Neoplasms 24. Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Neoplasms 25. Gonadal Neoplasms 26. Stem or Progenitor Cell Neoplasms Section 3: Practitioner's Guide to Equine Tumours 27. Approach to the Suspected or Confirmed Cancer Case 28. Tumours of the Alimentary Tract and Abdominal Cavity 29. Tumours of the Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract 30. Tumours of the Cardiovascular System 31. Tumours of the Skin 32. Tumours of the Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Systems 33. Tumours of Nerves and Nervous Tissues 34. Tumours of the Eye 35. Tumours of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems and Mammary Gland 36. Tumours of the Urinary Tract 37. Tumours of the Musculoskeletal System Index

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