Plural Publishing

Cutaneous malignancy of the head and neck; a multidisciplinary approach.

This medical reference features a wealth of color surgical photos, color microimages, b&w and color medical images, and b&w anatomical illustrations. The book provides information on all aspects of multidisciplinary management of a range of low-impact to life-threatening diseases, written by contributors from disciplines including dermatology, head and neck surgery, radiation and medical oncology, prosthodontry, and psychology. Early chapters give background on skin anatomy, clinical evaluation, the psychosocial impact of skin cancer treatment, screening and prevention, and ultraviolet carcinogenesis and immune suppression. Chapters devoted to non-melanoma skin cancer cover histopathology, epidemiology, staging, prognosis, and surgical and non-surgical management. Chapters on melanoma address epidemiology and prognosis, immunobiology and immunotherapy, histology, local and regional management, chemotherapy, and biochemotherapy. The rest of the book gives instructions for surgery and reconstruction of various regions of the head, face, and neck. Weber is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Moore is the chief of surgical services at Eglin Air Force Base. (Annotation ©2011 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)