Description
Diagnose common equine tumors accurately and find clinical information quickly! Clinical Equine Oncology describes the cellular basis of cancer and its etiopathogenesis, along with the principles of diagnosis, treatment, and management of cancer cases. This comprehensive resource offers more than just facts and diagrams — hundreds of detailed photographs make it easier to recognize and evaluate more than 50 types of tumors. It's useful to anyone working in the equine field, whether you're a veterinary surgeon, a practicing vet, equine dentist, or veterinary student. Written by a recognized expert on equine medicine, Derek Knottenbelt, this is the only book on the market that is completely dedicated to coverage of cancer in horses!- More than 50 different types of tumor are covered, including tumors that occur in each of the 10 body systems.- Over 800 excellent-quality photographs show the appearance of pathologies and cancerous conditions both before and after treatment.- More than 80 full-color diagrams summarize key information.- Detailed Pathology section describes common neoplasms in horses, cites research literature, and describes what is generally known about each condition.- Authoritative, inclusive, and unique coverage is likely to remain the standard reference for years to come.- Expert authors are recognized as the top experts in the field of equine oncology.- Practical, colorful design includes icon-based references for quick appraisal of prevalence and prognosis.
Table of Contents
PrefaceGlossarySection 1: Basic Principles of Oncology1. Introduction2. The Challenges and Problems of Equine Oncological Practice3. Tumour Nomenclature4. Biology of Tumour Growth5. Clinical Effects of Cancer in Horses6. Paraneoplastic Syndromes7. Principles of Diagnosis8. Pathological Methods in Equine Oncology9. Principles of Oncological TherapySection 2: Pathology10. Introduction11. Sarcoids12. Squamous Cell Carcinoma13. Melanocytic Neoplasms14. Other Epithelial Neoplasms: Cutaneous, Mucocutaneous and Ocular Adnexal15. Internal Surface-based Neoplasia: Mesothelioma16. Mesenchymal Neoplasms: Fibrous and Adipose17. Nerve Sheath Neoplasms18. Smooth Muscle and Skeletal Muscle Neoplasms19. Bone and Dental Region Neoplasms20. Vascular Neoplasms21. Haematopoietic (Round Cell) Neoplasms22. Central and Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms23. Internal Ocular Neoplasms24. Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Neoplasms25. Gonadal Neoplasms26. Stem or Progenitor Cell NeoplasmsSection 3: Practitioner's Guide to Equine Tumours27. Approach to the Suspected or Confirmed Cancer Case28. Tumours of the Alimentary Tract and Abdominal Cavity29. Tumours of the Upper and Lower Respiratory Tract30. Tumours of the Cardiovascular System 31. Tumours of the Skin32. Tumours of the Endocrine and Neuroendocrine Systems33. Tumours of Nerves and Nervous Tissues34. Tumours of the Eye35. Tumours of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems and Mammary Gland36. Tumours of the Urinary Tract37. Tumours of the Musculoskeletal SystemIndex
