Endocrine Neoplasia (Cancer Treatment and Research)

About this book

Endocrine Neoplasia provides a broad overview of the neoplastic conditions of extracranial endocrine glands not involved in reproduction. Benign and malignant tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid glands, adrenals, and neuroendocrine pancreas are covered. Special emphasis is on the detection, surgical treatment, targeted non-cytotoxic adjuvant therapy, surveillance, and genetics of these tumors. Standard chemotherapy and radiation treatments are discussed. This book is pertinent to practicing oncologists, surgical oncologists, endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, otolaryngologists, and fellows and residents of these disciplines.

"Endocrine neoplasia encompasses a spectrum of benign and malignant tumors. In this text, noted experts in the field discuss the biologic characteristics and clinical management of these challenging entities. This book will be a unique resource for both physicians and scientists." - Steven T. Rosen, M.D., Series Editor

Written for: Practicing oncologists, surgical oncologists, endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, otolaryngologists, and fellows and residents of these disciplines

Keywords:

Adrenal
Cancer
Endocrine
Neoplasia
Parathyroid
Thyroid
Treatment

Table of contents

Part 1 – Thyroid

Chapter 1: The biology of thyroid oncogenesis
Chapter 2: Evaluation of the thyroid nodule
Chapter 3: Differentiated thyroid cancers of follicular cell origin
Chapter 4: Sporadic medullary thyroid cancer
Chapter 5: Anaplastic thyroid cancer

Part II – Parathyroid

Chapter 6: Primary hyperparathyroidism
Chapter 7: Parathyromatosis and parathyroid cancer

Part III – Adrenal

Chapter 8: Incidentaloma
Chapter 9: Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma
Chapter 10: Functional cortical neoplasms
Chapter 11: Adrenocortical carcinoma

Part IV – Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors

Chapter 12: Gastrinoma
Chapter 13: Insulinoma
Chapter 14: Rare neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas

Part V – Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Chapter 15: The menin gene
Chapter 16: MEN 1. Clinical manifestations and management
Chapter 17: The RET protooncogene
Chapter18: MEN 2. Clinical manifestations and management