Ocular Tumors

Description:

The book covers practically all tumors of eye and adnexa. Chapters are contributed by well- established ocular oncologists of India. It describes retinoblastoma, malignant melanoma and lymphoma in some detail while covering tumors of lids and conjunctiva briefly. Separate chapters are devoted to the pathology of retinoblastoma, genetics of retinoblastoma and malignant melanoma. Each chapter is profusely illustrated. The book provides state-of-the-art knowledge needed to diagnose ocular cancers in the early stage and to treat them effectively. The book meets the curriculum of postgraduate studies of the Indian Universities. It will be very useful for students who are preparing for MD, MS, DNB and FRCS examinations. The book will assist practicing ophthalmologists in early diagnosis and treatment of ocular tumors.

Table of Contents:

1. Overview of Ophthalmic Tumors

2. Retinoblastoma

3. Genetics of Retinoblastoma

4. Pathology of Retinoblastoma: An Update

5. Malignant Melanoma of Choroid

6. Genetics of Uveal Melanoma

7. Pitfalls in Diagnosis of Choroidal Malignant Melanoma

8. Intraocular Lymphoma

9. Vasoproliferative Retinal Tumor

10. Choroidal Metastasis

11. Leukemia and Eye

12. Orbital Tumors

13. Tumors of the Conjunctiva and Ocular Surface

14. Eyelid Tumors: The Entire Spectrum

15. Phakomatoses