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| Topic: |
kidney and urologic diseases (ku) |
| Title: |
Neoplasms of the Prostate Gland. |
| Author: |
Presti, J.C.; et al. |
| Source: |
IN: Tanagho, E.; McAninch, J., eds. Smith’s General Urology. 17th ed. Columbus, OH: McGraw Hill. 2008. pp 348-374. |
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Available from McGraw Hill. PO Box 182604, Columbus, OH 43272. Phone: 1-877-833-5524. Email: customer .service@mcgraw-hill.com. Website: www.mhprofessional.com. Price: $79.95. |
| Abstract: |
This chapter about neoplasms of the prostate gland is from an updated edition of a comprehensive textbook about urology that offers an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders common to the genitourinary tract. The authors note that the prostate gland is the male organ most commonly afflicted with either benign or malignant neoplasms. Topics include the incidence and epidemiology, etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical findings, differential diagnosis, and treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); the incidence and epidemiology, molecular genetics and pathobiology, and treatment of prostate cancer; and prostate cancer chemoprevention. Treatment options for prostate cancer include watchful waiting and active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy radiation therapy, and cryosurgery and high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). One section discusses therapy for recurrent disease. The chapter is illustrated with numerous black-and-white drawings and photographs. The chapter concludes with an extensive list of references, categorized by topic. 4 figures. 6 tables. 92 references. |
| Format: |
Book Chapter |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Urologic Diseases. Kidney Diseases. Cancer. Prostate. Kidney. Diagnosis. Therapy. Patient Care Management. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Symptoms. Pathology. Prognosis. Diagnostic Tests. Cancer Therapy. Prostatic Diseases. Epidemiology. Risk Factors. Prostatectomy. Radiation Therapy. Drug Therapy. |
| Publication Number: |
KUBK11626 |
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