Overview
This book covers the latest evidence based approach in diagnosis and management of gestational trophoblastic disease and gestational neoplastic disease
Easy to follow algorithms and key points in each chapter
Chapters are supplemented with ample illustrations and figures
Special section covers the controversies in management and complications of gestational trophoblastic disease
Each chapter discusses clinical approach to management with case scenarios
A separate section titled beyond convention covers special aspects related to unusual cases
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Table of contents (19 chapters)
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Front Matter
Keywords
About this book
This book covers the entire spectrum of gestational trophoblastic disease from the most benign to the most malignant form. It addresses etiopathogenesis, molecular basis of the disease, risk assessment, management and follow-up. Management in the form of surgical, medical and supportive care is discussed in detail to help the practitioner in making treatment decisions. Special and rare varieties of the disease are be dealt separately. A separate section in each chapter covers critical conditions arising from the disease. Case based discussions make the chapters more lively and interesting. The recent trials and studies are also covered in the book. Topics such as fertility preservation, gestational trophoblastic diseases registry and development of voluntary organizations for supporting patients are value additions to this book. This book is meant for the general obstetrician and gynecologist and for the gynaecologic oncologist as well.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Dr. Uma Singh is professor at department of gynecologic oncology at King George Medical College, Lucknow. She has several publications in national and international journals and has been the guide for many theses and PhD projects. She is a reviewer for International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research, Indian Journal of Gynaecologic Oncology and Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology of India. She is member of South Asia Expert Group for Prevention of Cancer Cervix. She also has a fellowship in Advanced Course in Medical Education.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Book Subtitle: Benign to Malignant
Editors: Bhagyalaxmi Nayak, Uma Singh
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4878-3
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-33-4877-6Published: 18 February 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-33-4880-6Published: 19 February 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-981-33-4878-3Published: 17 February 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 162
Number of Illustrations: 9 b/w illustrations, 24 illustrations in colour
Topics: Oncology, Gynecology