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Radiotherapy of Intraocular and Orbital Tumors

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  • © 1993

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Editors:
  1. Winfried E. Alberti

    1. Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Nuklearmedizin, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Essen 1, Germany

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  2. Robert H. Sagerman

    1. Radiation Oncology Division, Health Science Center, State University of New York, Syracuse, USA

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Part of the book series: Medical Radiology (MEDRAD)

Part of the book sub series: Radiation Oncology (Med Radiol Radiat Oncol)

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Table of contents (40 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XX
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  2. Choroidal Tumors

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Diagnostic Approaches to Posterior Uveal Melanoma

      • Jerry A. Shields, Carol L. Shields, Luther W. Brady, J. Carlos Hernandez
      Pages 3-8

    3. Histopathology of Uveal Malignant Melanoma and Other Uveal Tumors

      • Carol L. Shields, Jerry A. Shields
      Pages 9-18

    4. Controversies in the Management of Posterior Uveal Melanoma

      • Jerry A. Shields, Carol L. Shields, Luther W. Brady, J. Carlos Hernandez
      Pages 19-21

    5. Treatment of Choroidal Melanomas with 106Ru/106Rh Beta Ray Applications

      • Peter K. Lommatzsch
      Pages 23-30

    6. Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Uvea: Radioactive Plaque Therapy and Other Treatment Modalities

      • Zbigniew Petrovich, Melvin Astrahan, Gary Luxton, Jerry A. Shields, Carol L. Shields, Luther W. Brady
      Pages 31-44

    7. Particle Treatment of the Eye

      • John E. Munzenrider, Joseph R. Castro
      Pages 45-55

    8. Proton Beam Irradiation of Choroidal Melanomas at the PSI: Technique and Results

      • Emanuel Egger, Charles Perret, Leonidas Zografos, Claude Gailloud
      Pages 57-72

    9. Histopatholgy Studies in Choroidal Melanomas After Unsuccessful Brachytherapy with 106Ru/106Rh Plaques

      • Peter K. Lommatzsch, Hubertus Klaus, Ulrich Fuchs
      Pages 73-77

    10. Thermoradiotherapy for Malignant Choroidal Melanoma: The Development of a New Microwave Hyperthermia System

      • Klaus G. Riedel
      Pages 79-85

    11. Clinical Features and Management of Choroidal Hemangiomas, Including Those Occurring in Association with Sturge-Weber Syndrome

      • Winfried E. Alberti
      Pages 87-92

    12. Radiation Therapy of Choroidal Metastases

      • Beryl McCormick, Louis B. Harrison
      Pages 93-97

  3. Retinal Tumors

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 99-99
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    2. Diagnosis and Management of Retinoblastoma

      • Winfried E. Alberti, Robert H. Sagerman
      Pages 101-122

    3. Genetics of Retinoblastoma

      • Friedrich Vogel
      Pages 123-130

    4. Histopathology of Retinoblastoma

      • Elmar P. Messmer
      Pages 131-140

    5. Coagulation Treatment and Surgery in Retinoblastoma

      • Elmar P. Messmer
      Pages 141-145

    6. Plaque Brachytherapy in the Treatment of Retinoblastoma

      • J. Carlos Hernandez, Luther W. Brady, Beatriz E. Amendola, Jerry A. Shields, Carol L. Shields
      Pages 147-151

    7. Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Intraocular Tumors, in Particular Retinoblastoma

      • Jan Schipper, Jan J. W. Lagendijk, Karel E. W. P. Tan
      Pages 153-168
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About this book

Radiotherapy of Intraocular and Orbital Tumors presents a new approach to the role of radiation therapy in the management of ophthalmic cancer. The indications for ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging studies are analyzed, and treatment techniques, together with their results, are described for each tumor. Particle beam and plaque irradiation are reviewed, and conservative and surgical management of radiation effects are detailed. In the past, most books on this subject included a chapter on radiotherapy but emphasized the dangers of radiation complications. However, great progress in understanding the effects of irradiation upon the tissues of the eye and orbit, new therapeutic equipment, and new imaging techniques (CT, MRI) allow for careful treatment planning. This book has taken the long overdue step of reconsidering the role of irradiation of the eye so that it may take its place as a respected, rather than feared, treatment in the combined modality approach so important today. Together with experts in relevant fields, the editors have produced a refreshingly clear and thoroughly referenced volume which will be a valuable asset to all ophthalmologists, radiation oncologists, pediatricians, endocrinologists, oncologists, and residents in training, as well as to students in these disciplines.

Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

"Ocular and orbital tumours remain a large challenge to ophthalmic and clinical oncologists, having unique features in their management, which contrast with tumours in other sites. This second edition of Sagerman and Alberti’s book is welcome. … All in all this book is essential for the libraries of departments treating ocular or orbital tumours and I recommend it … . this is a high quality reference tome with excellent illustrations and well-referenced." (Dr. P N Plowman, Eye News, Vol. 11 (1), 2004)

"Sagerman and Alberti present the second edition on radiotherapy of intraocular and orbital tumors. … the book is especially dedicated to the medical community involved in the treatment of ocular tumors, with a special focus on radiotherapy. … the editors have succeeded in providing significantly improved information and updates in the treatment modalities of the therapy." (T.J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 13 (6), 2003)

"This book aims to provide a comprehensive reference text, addressing all aspects of the treatment of orbital and intraocular tumours by radiation therapy with reviews provided by a panel of American and European experts. The nearly 300 pages of text are complemented by 286 separate easily interpreted illustrations and 49 tables. Chapters are well laid out and organised in a clear and logical manner. … Overall, this is an easily accessible and comprehensive reference textbook … ." (Dr. Joe O’Sullivan, RAD Magazine, April, 2003)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Klinik für Strahlentherapie und Nuklearmedizin, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus, Essen 1, Germany

    Winfried E. Alberti

  • Radiation Oncology Division, Health Science Center, State University of New York, Syracuse, USA

    Robert H. Sagerman

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Radiotherapy of Intraocular and Orbital Tumors

  • Editors: Winfried E. Alberti, Robert H. Sagerman

  • Series Title: Medical Radiology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-97011-5

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1993

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-97011-5Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0942-5373

  • Series E-ISSN: 2197-4187

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 424

  • Number of Illustrations: 307 b/w illustrations, 85 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Radiotherapy, Ophthalmology, Oncology

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